Congratulatory messages have continued to pour in from well wishers across Nigeria and beyond for Hajia Rizqat Folawe Sanni, a niqabi (veiled) Muslim woman and wife of respected Islamic leader, Alhaji Ishaq Kunle Sanni, as she earned a PhD in Mathematics from the University of Ibadan.
Dr. Sanni was among the 154 doctoral graduates conferred with postgraduate degrees at the university’s 77th Convocation Ceremony, held on Monday, November 17, for the 2024/2025 academic session.
Muslim News gathered that she successfully defended her thesis in October 2024, titled: “Explicit Embedded and Activity-Based Reflective Strategies and Senior Secondary School Students’ Learning Outcomes in Mathematics in Ibadan, Nigeria.”
The news, first shared on social media by Alhaji Surajudeen Olabamiji (Abu Aaishah), Personal Assistant to Alhaji Sanni, was met with a wide celebration.
In his post, he wrote: “Congratulations to the wife of our oga on your PhD convocation today at the prestigious University of Ibadan. You’ve made us proud as the first PhD Mathematician Niqabite at UI. We wish you and our leader Alh. Ishaq Kunle Sanni more success in life. May Allah continue to bless you.”
Also rejoicing with the family, Alhaji Jamiu Abolarin said, “Congratulations to a scholar par excellence. May God Almighty bless this achievement abundantly. I rejoice with you Ummu Sherif and the entire noble family of Alhaji Kunle Sanni on this unique feat. Greater additions, bi idhnillah.”
Another admirer, Malam Ismail, added briefly: “Maa Shaa Allah. Congratulations to the family of our Baba in Islam, Alhaji Isiaq Kunle Sanni.”
Dr. Rizqat Sanni’s academic journey reflects remarkable resilience and dedication. She earned her B.Tech. in Pure and Applied Mathematics from LAUTECH, followed by a Postgraduate Diploma in Education (PGDE) and Master’s in Education (M.Ed.) from the University of Ibadan. Her PhD, also from UI, was awarded under the Department of Science and Technology Education, Faculty of Education.
She becomes the second known niqabi to attain a PhD at UI, following Dr. Kafilat Motunrayo Oyaremi.
Encomiums pour as Alhaji Kunle Sanni’s wife becomes UI’s second niqaabi to get PhD in Maths
Congratulatory messages have continued to pour in from well wishers for Hajia Rizqat Folawe Sanni, a niqabi Muslim woman as she earned a PhD in Mathematics from the University of Ibadan. pic.twitter.com/Nm7RBqh9lg
— Muslim News Nigeria (@muslimnews_NG) November 18, 2025
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