FUL Vice-Chancellor Professor Gbenga Ibileye Spotted Serving as Church Usher in Lokoja

In a rare demonstration of humility and servant leadership, the Vice-Chancellor of Federal University Lokoja (FULokoja), Professor Gbenga Ibileye, was spotted actively serving as an usher during a regular worship service at the Living Faith Church, Lokoja.

The occurrence, which bypassed conventional administrative protocols and executive titles, was captured and documented by eyewitness and photographer Timothy Okolie on Facebook.

Professor Ibileye’s actions directly fulfill a public pledge he made during his inauguration thanksgiving service on February 22, 2026. Upon assuming office as the 4th substantive Vice-Chancellor of Federal University Lokoja, he stood before the congregation at Living Faith Church to express gratitude for his appointment and vowed to dedicate his personal time to serving in the church's Sanctuary and Ushering unit.

True to his words, the university chief has consistently integrated himself into the rank-and-file workforce of the church, matching his public proclamations with low-profile community service.

Eyewitness accounts highlighted the deep impression the Vice-Chancellor’s actions made on worshippers and the university community alike. Capturing the moment, Timothy Okolie noted, "Not every leader leads from the front; some choose to serve first. Today, I witnessed something powerful. The Vice Chancellor who once pledged to serve God wholeheartedly didn’t just speak words… he lived them. In the quiet space of worship, beyond titles and offices, he served with humility."

Okolie added that the moment serves as a powerful message that true leadership is ultimately defined by purpose and sacrifice rather than authority and position.