Pastor Folu Adeboye Appointed Chancellor of Caleb University

IMOTA, LAGOS — In a historic move blending academic excellence with spiritual leadership, Caleb University has officially appointed Pastor (Mrs) Folu Adenike Adeboye as its new Chancellor.

The announcement comes just three days after the University conferred an honorary Doctor of Humanity (Honoris Causa) degree upon her during its landmark 15th Convocation Ceremony. Fondly known as “Mummy G.O.,” Pastor Adeboye is the wife of the General Overseer of the Redeemed Christian Church of God (RCCG), Pastor Enoch Adeboye.


A Convergence of Scholarship and Sanctity

University officials have hailed the appointment as a transformative moment for the institution.

  • Vice Chancellor’s Vision: Prof. Asikhia described her chancellorship as a “new dawn” where scholarship and spirituality coexist.
  • A Moral Compass: Registrar Mayokun Olumeru characterized the new Chancellor as a “guardian of values” and a “steady moral compass” for the university community.

15th Convocation Highlights

The appointment was the crowning jewel of a ceremony that celebrated significant academic milestones for the university:

AchievementStatistics
Total Graduates1,924 Students
First Class Honours96 Students
Newly Minted PhDs22 Graduates

Legacy of Leadership

Pastor Adeboye brings a wealth of experience to the role as a seasoned educator, administrator, and global missioner. Her appointment is seen by observers as a rare alignment of intellectual excellence and spiritual authority at the highest level of university governance.

The university community stood in full ceremonial regalia to pay homage to a leader whose life has been defined by “selflessness, quiet strength, and an unblemished moral witness”.

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