The General Overseer of the Redeemed Christian Church of God (RCCG), Pastor Enoch Adejare Adeboye, has named Professor Toyin Ogundipe as the new Chairman and Pro-Chancellor of Redeemer's University, located in Ede, Osun State. Prof. Ogundipe, who recently completed his tenure as Vice-Chancellor of the University of Lagos, takes over the position from Pastor Ezekiel Odeyemi, the RCCG's Assistant General Overseer in charge of Training and Education.
The announcement was made in a statement released by the university's Public Relations Officer, Adetunji Adeleye, on Monday in Osogbo.
The statement also listed other members of the reconstituted Governing Council, including Professor Shadrach Olufemi Akindele, Vice-Chancellor; Professor Ahmed Parker Yerima, Deputy Vice-Chancellor; Professor Olalere Gabriel Adeyemi, and Professor Christian Happi, representing the University Senate. Other members are Professor Idowu Odebode, representing the University Congregation; Professor Emmanuel Ajav, representing the RCCG; Pastor (Mrs.) Tomi Somefun, Pastor Sola Olukoya, Dr. Olaniyi Salau (Legal Practitioner), Mr. Tobi Aniyi from the Redeemer’s University Alumni, Mrs. Funmilayo Olusola Kolade from the National Universities Commission, and Mrs. Mojisola Oje, the Registrar and Secretary to the Council.
Prof. Ogundipe's appointment is expected to bring his wealth of academic and leadership experience to the development of Redeemer's University.
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