MUSWEN congratulates Yusuf Ali on Crescent University honorary degree
by Tajudeen Balogun · The Eagle OnlineThe Muslim Ummah of South West Nigeria has congratulated senior Legal Practitioner, Prof. Yusuf Olaolu Ali, on his acceptance of the conferment of an Honorary Degree of Doctor of Laws (LL.D) Honoris Causa by Crescent University, Abeokuta.
This is contained in a congratulatory message jointly signed by MUSWEN President, Alhaji Rasaki Oladejo and its Executive Secretary, Prof Wole Abbas, on Monday.
MUSWEN described the honour as a recognition of Ali’s longstanding contributions to the legal profession, education, scholarship and the development of society.
The organisation said the conferment was particularly significant because of Ali’s distinguished career as a legal practitioner and Senior Advocate of Nigeria, as well as his contributions to the advancement of knowledge and public discourse.
The Muslim umbrella organisation in the South-West added that the recognition of Ali by Crescent University was a source of pride to the Muslim community and an acknowledgement of the value of excellence, service and intellectual contribution.
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MUSWEN prayed that Almighty Allah would continue to grant the legal luminary wisdom, good health and strength to contribute even more to the development of the legal profession, education and the wider society.
The organisation also congratulated Crescent University for honouring Ali, describing the proposed conferment as an important occasion that would further celebrate distinguished Nigerians who have made notable contributions to their fields and communities.
The Eagleonline reports that the proposed conferment is scheduled to take place on Saturday, October 17, 2026, during the university’s 18th Convocation Ceremony.
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