06/08/2026
ALHAMDULILLAH! A HISTORIC DAY AT SMIA
On behalf of Sultan Mubarak International Academy, we are grateful to Allah for the resounding success of our Maiden Qur'anic Graduation, Speech & Prize-Giving Day 2026 which took place at the school premises.
The event commenced at 10:00 AM with a large turnout of parents, education stakeholders, government representatives, community leaders, religious leaders, students, and visitors.
Highlights of the Day:
1. Welcome Address by our School Administrator, Mallam Satomi Garba. He shared the success story of SMIA — from starting with just 6 pupils to over 250 students today. He noted that this is our very first set of Qur'anic Graduates, Alhamdulillah.
2. Guest Lecture by Dr. Al-Mahadeni on “The Essence of Qur'anic Education for the Female Child.” He emphasized the need for parents to support both boys and girls to study the Qur'an so they can become agents of positive change in the community.
3. Award Presentation to Dr. Umar Goni, Chief Imam of Al-Ansar Mosque Borno State for his tireless efforts and commitment to Islam, peace building and spread of Islamic and spiritual knowledge in the community.
4.High Point: Our Nursery 3 Graduants gave beautiful presentations and later cut their graduation cake as sign of transitionto to next level.
Our Qur'anic Graduands also gave testimonies. The Chief Imam of Alansar mosque Dr. Umar Goni, tested their knowledge and testified that they have not only memorized the Holy Qur'an but also understand it properly. Masha Allah.
5.Prize Presentation by our Director, Amb. Ahmed Shehu to various students that excelled and parents who distinguishedthemselves. In his speech, he urged parents and guardians to double their efforts in giving their children sound Islamic knowledge. He reiterated the school’s vision: to empower students in both character and learning, in line with our motto “Learners Today, Leaders Tomorrow.”
He also announced the school’s new focus on Entrepreneurship Education ensuring that every SMIA student graduates from SS3 with a trade that will make them self-reliant.
We sincerely thank all parents, guardians, guests, and partners who attended, supported, and prayed for us. Jazakumullahu Khayran.
May Allah continue to bless SMIA and grant our children success in this life and the next.Ameen.