Who We Are

Get to know about the Muslim Lecturers Association (MLA) and our commitment to academic excellence.

Who We Are

What is MLA?

The Muslim Lecturers Association (MLA) is a registered organization with the Corporate Affairs Commission in Nigeria and an umbrella Association for all Muslim Lecturers in Nigeria, including those intending to become lecturers in the near or remote future.

It is open to all Muslims who currently are lecturers, male or female.

MLA serves as a platform for collaboration, professional growth, and the integration of Islamic values in higher education.

MLA Community

Benefits

Membership Benefits

University Benefits

Training & Fellowship Opportunities

Enhance your skills through specialized training and collaborative fellowships.

Career Development

Propel your career with tailored guidance and resources.

Leadership Capacity

Develop strong leadership skills through mentorship and leadership programs.

Academic Mentoring

Receive personalized guidance to excel in your academic journey.

Special Training for Academic Excellence

Access specialized programs to achieve academic success.

Research Collaboration Opportunity

Collaborate with peers and experts to advance research and knowledge.

Our Core

Vision, Mission and Objectives

Our Vision

To be the foremost community of Muslim academics in Nigeria, excelling in research, education, and societal impact, while upholding Islamic values and contributing to the progress of Islamisation of national and global knowledge.

Our Mission

To empower Muslim lecturers by advancing their professionalism, welfare, and ethical standards, and fostering a culture of excellence in research, teaching, and community service. We are committed to enhancing the quality of education, influencing policy, and utilizing innovative technologies to drive academic and societal growth across Nigeria.

Our Objectives

To organize employed and intending Muslim lecturers for higher institutions education services of teaching, research and community development in Nigeria.

To establish and maintain culture, custom, morals and civility of Islam in professional performance and practice of Muslim lecturers.

To promote and sustain commitment to service of and just and proper conditions of service for members.

To advance capacity development, education and training of members for first class service delivery to education of stakeholders and future generation.

To provide benefits and other assistance that supports healthy living and wellbeing of members.

To provide facilities for members to participate in improving the affairs of educational system and the nation.

To protect and advance social, economic and cultural interests of Muslims lecturers in development of the nation.

Ready to grow and thrive in a supportive community?