The General Overseer of the Redeemed Christian Church of God, Pastor Enoch Adeboye, has appointed former Vice-Chancellor of Lagos State University, Professor Ibiyemi Olatunji-Bello, as Pro-Chancellor and Chairman of the Governing Council of Redeemer\u2019s University, Ede, Osun State.\n<\/p>\n
The appointment makes Olatunji-Bello the first woman to occupy the position since the university was established in 2005.\n<\/p>\n
According to a Saturday statement published on the university\u2019s official page, the appointment takes effect from November 1, 2026, for an initial tenure of three years.\n<\/p>\n
The appointment was conveyed in a letter dated November 1, 2026, by Adeboye, who is also the Visitor to the university.<\/p>\n
In the letter, Adeboye expressed confidence in her ability to contribute to the university\u2019s development, describing the appointment as \u201ca product of the trust which is reposed in you\u201d.\n<\/p>\n
He also expressed the expectation that she would justify the confidence placed in her by helping the institution achieve \u201cthe lofty vision set for it\u201d.<\/p>\n
Adeboye congratulated her on the appointment and wished her a successful tenure, saying, \u201cWhile we wish you a successful tenure, kindly accept our congratulations.\u201d<\/p>\n
As Pro-Chancellor and Chairman of Council, Olatunji-Bello is expected to provide strategic leadership to the university\u2019s Governing Council and contribute to strengthening its institutional governance, strategic direction and pursuit of academic excellence.\n<\/p>\n
Reacting to the appointment, the immediate past Pro-Chancellor, Professor Oluwatoyin Ogundipe, described Olatunji-Bello as the right choice for the position.\n<\/p>\n
Ogundipe said her appointment was expected to make \u201ctremendous impact and significant value\u201d to the university, citing the \u201chuge social capital and goodwill\u201d she brings to the role.\n<\/p>\n
The Vice-Chancellor of Redeemer\u2019s University, Professor Shadrach Akindele, also welcomed her appointment, saying the university was \u201chappy and excited to have her on board\u201d as it continued its drive towards higher achievements in global higher education.\n<\/p>\n
Akindele added that her emergence marked \u201ca new era in financial sustainability and infrastructure development\u201d, while sustaining the vision and legacies of Ogundipe, who has since become Chairman of the National Universities Commission Board.\n<\/p>\n
In a separate statement, the Vice-Chancellor of LASU, Professor Ayodeji Badejo, congratulated Olatunji-Bello, describing the appointment as well deserved.\n<\/p>\n
Badejo said her experience in academic leadership, institutional governance and administration would contribute to the growth and development of Redeemer\u2019s University.<\/p>\n
She expressed confidence that Olatunji-Bello\u2019s \u201cwealth of experience, proven leadership capacity and commitment to excellence\u201d would make significant contributions to the institution.\n<\/p>\n
Olatunji-Bello served as the ninth substantive Vice-Chancellor of LASU from September 2021 to September 2026, becoming the second woman to hold the position.\n<\/p>\n
She was appointed a professor of physiology in 2007 and was conferred with the title of Distinguished Professor by LASU in January 2026.\n<\/p>\n
She began her academic career at the University of Lagos in 1988 as an assistant lecturer and rose through the ranks before joining LASU.\n<\/p>\n
During her career at LASU, she served as Head of the Department of Physiology, Deputy Vice-Chancellor, Acting Vice-Chancellor and Director of the Directorate of Advancement.\n<\/p>\n
She holds a PhD in Physiology from the University of Lagos and is a member of the National Institute (mni), following her participation in Course 34 of the National Institute for Policy and Strategic Studies, Kuru, in 2012.\n<\/p>\n
In May 2023, she received the National Productivity Order of Merit Award from former President Muhammadu Buhari.<\/p>\n
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