The Director, Ilorin Business School (IBS), University of Ilorin, Prof. Khadijat Adenola Yahaya, today, Tuesday, 13th October, 2026, led the management team of the School on a sensitization visit to key Ministries, Departments and Agencies (MDAs) in Kwara State.

The visit, which is part of efforts to deepen town-gown relationship and expand access to professional business education, was aimed at introducing the various professional postgraduate programmes offered by the School to the workforce.

IBS Team

The Director was accompanied by:

• Dr. Omolabi Isa, Deputy Director, IBS
• Dr. Fagbamila, Programme Coordinator
• Mrs. Anuoluwapo, Administrative Officer

Engagement with MDAs

At the Kwara State Ministry of Finance, the team was warmly received by Mr. Usman Sulu, a Director in the Ministry. Prof. Yahaya highlighted the mandate of IBS and noted that acquiring additional professional qualifications would significantly enhance productivity and service delivery in the public service.

The team also visited the Kwara State Internal Revenue Service (KWIRS) where they engaged management and staff on the need for continuous professional development.

At the Office of the Auditor-General, Kwara State, Dr. Omolabi Isa took time to explain the rich portfolio of programmes available at IBS, including MBA Regular, Executive MBA, Doctor of Business Administration (DBA) and Doctor of Public Administration (DPA) in view, among others.

Commitment to Capacity Building

In her remarks, Prof. Yahaya stressed that Ilorin Business School was established to provide job-specific, globally competitive business education that bridges the gap between town and gown. She reiterated the School’s commitment to producing highly skilled professionals for the public and private sectors.

The management of the visited MDAs commended the initiative and expressed readiness to encourage their staff to enroll in IBS programmes for career progression and improved efficiency.

Looking Ahead

The Ilorin Business School remains committed to its vision of being a world-class Business School driving innovative professional programmes and certifications for the 21st century workforce.

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