Pastor Folu Adeboye Appointed Chancellor of Caleb University in Lagos
Pastor Folu Adeboye, the wife of the General Overseer of the Redeemed Christian Church of God (RCCG), Pastor Enoch Adeboye, has been officially appointed as the Chancellor of Caleb University, located in Imota, Lagos State. This significant appointment follows closely after she was honored with an honorary Doctor of Humanity degree during the university's 15th convocation ceremony, marking a notable convergence of spiritual leadership and academic governance.
Strategic Appointment Announced by University
In a formal statement released on Monday, February 23, by Olawale Adekoya, the Information, Media and Publication Specialist of Caleb University, the institution detailed the responsibilities of the new Chancellor. Pastor Adeboye will preside over convocation ceremonies, confer academic degrees, and serve as the ceremonial head of the university, embodying a role that extends beyond mere symbolism to strategic influence.
The Vice-Chancellor, Professor Olalekan Asikhia, described this development as a pivotal milestone in the university's growth and long-term vision. He emphasized that the appointment represents a rare alignment of intellectual excellence and spiritual authority at the highest level of university administration, signaling what observers have termed a convergence of scholarship and sanctity.
University Leadership Praises Moral and Spiritual Authority
According to the university's statement, Pastor Adeboye's appointment reflects more than ceremonial recognition; it underscores her decades of experience as an institutional builder, counsellor, and matriarch within the global Christian community. Her influence, noted the statement, extends far beyond her role as consort to a spiritual leader, fortifying one of the world's largest Christian movements through disciplined grace and moral leadership.
Professor Asikhia expressed confidence that her extensive leadership experience and unwavering moral standing will significantly reinforce the university's institutional values and guide its academic direction, ensuring a future anchored in integrity and excellence.
Registrar Welcomes New Chancellor with High Praise
The Registrar of Caleb University, Mr. Mayokun Olumeru, warmly welcomed Pastor Adeboye's appointment, describing it as a profound honor for the institution. He praised her as a guardian of values and a steady moral compass in turbulent times, highlighting her reputation for moral authority and spiritual guidance.
Pastor Adeboye, a senior pastor in the RCCG, is widely recognized for her dedicated work in education, family counselling, and youth mentorship, credentials that the university management emphasized as key factors in her selection for this prestigious role.
Convocation Ceremony Highlights Academic Achievements
The 15th convocation ceremony at Caleb University, which preceded the announcement, was a momentous occasion celebrating academic excellence. A total of 1,924 students graduated, including 96 who achieved First Class honors and 22 recipients of doctoral degrees, showcasing the institution's commitment to high educational standards and student success.
This appointment places Pastor Folu Adeboye at the forefront of academic leadership in Nigeria, blending her spiritual influence with the governance of a prominent university, and setting a precedent for the integration of moral and educational values in higher education institutions across the country.
