Announcement
Mar 12, 2026
IEPA welcomes 24 new Fellows at 2026 investiture
The Association inducted twenty-four new professors across sciences, humanities and medicine in a colourful ceremony held in Ilorin.
Est. Ilorin Emirate
Ilorin Emirate Professors' Association
Torch Bearers of the Emirate.
A distinguished fellowship of scholars promoting academic excellence, rigorous research, ethical leadership and enduring community development across Nigeria and the world.
480+
Professors
60+
Universities
1,200+
Publications
35+
Awards
Welcome Address
A message from the President
“On behalf of the Ilorin Emirate Professors' Association (IEPA), it is my pleasure to welcome you to our official website. The Association brings together distinguished scholars of Ilorin Emirate origin, united by a common commitment to academic excellence, mentorship, and community development.
This platform serves as a hub for sharing our activities, achievements, and initiatives — offering opportunities for networking, collaboration, and the promotion of the values that define our heritage: knowledge, integrity, and service. We invite you to explore the site and join us in nurturing the next generation of leaders and intellectuals.
Prof. Abdul Kabir Hussain Solihu
President — IEPA
About IEPA
A fellowship of scholars, in service of society
IEPA convenes distinguished professors of Ilorin Emirate extraction to promote scholarship, mentor rising academics, and contribute expert counsel on issues of national and global significance.
Academic Excellence
Championing scholarship, teaching and mentorship of the highest calibre across disciplines.
Research & Innovation
Producing rigorous, peer-reviewed knowledge with impact on policy, industry and society.
Community Service
Bringing the wisdom of the academy to the service of the Emirate, Nigeria and the world.
Heritage & Leadership
Honouring the intellectual traditions of Ilorin while shaping enlightened, ethical leadership.
Heritage
Rooted in the Emirate of Ilorin
Faith, learning and tradition converge in Ilorin — the storied heartland from which our fellowship of scholars draws its identity and enduring sense of purpose.
480+
Distinguished Members
60+
Universities & Institutes
1,200+
Peer-reviewed Publications
35+
National & Global Awards
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Award
Feb 28, 2026
Prof. Aisha Yakubu named laureate of the Emir's Prize
Recognised for pioneering work in maternal health policy, Prof. Yakubu becomes the third IEPA member to receive the Emir's Prize.
Publication
Feb 05, 2026
New IEPA Journal volume launches with 18 papers
Volume 12 of the Ilorin Journal of Emirate Scholarship features double-blind reviewed papers on education, energy and heritage.
Diary
Calendar Upcoming Events
22
Apr
AGM
IEPA Annual General Meeting 2026
IEPA Secretariat, Ilorin
14
May
Public Lecture
Public Lecture: AI, Ethics & the African Scholar
University of Ilorin Auditorium
03
Jun
Workshop
Research Methods Workshop for Early-Career Fellows
Kwara State University
1,200+
Publications by IEPA Fellows
Research Highlights
Scholarship that shapes policy and practice
- Journal ArticleCommunity-based approaches to maternal mortality in North-Central NigeriaIlorin Journal of Emirate Scholarship · Vol. 12
- BookHeritage, Faith and Governance: Essays on the Ilorin EmirateIEPA Press · 2025
- Conference PaperSolar mini-grid economics for Sahelian communitiesWest African Energy Symposium · 2025
- BulletinPosition paper on tertiary education funding reformIEPA Policy Series · 03/2025
Partners & Affiliates
In collaboration with leading institutions
University of Ilorin
Kwara State University
Al-Hikmah University
Bayero University
TETFund
Nigerian Academy of Science
AAU
UNESCO
Membership
Join a fellowship shaping the future
Membership is open to professors of Ilorin Emirate extraction in accredited universities and research institutions. Take your place among the Torch Bearers of the Emirate.
- Networking with 480+ distinguished scholars
- Publish in the IEPA Journal & policy bulletins
- Access to grants, fellowships and collaborations
- Priority invitations to conferences & lectures
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