JABU Dedicates New Equipment for Water Factory Expansion

Joseph Ayo Babalola University, Ikeji-Arakeji, has dedicated three new pieces of equipment to support the expansion of its Water Factory.

The equipment includes a fully automatic bottling machine (monoblock), semi-automatic shrink wrapping machine and semi-automatic PET blowing machine.

The dedication ceremony was held on Thursday, September 25, 2026.

The ceremony was attended by the leadership of the Christ Apostolic Church, Nigeria and Overseas, led by the President of the Church, Visitor and Chairman of the University Board of Trustees, Pastor S.O. Oladele, other principal officers of the Church and regional superintendents.

The University management was represented by the Deputy Vice-Chancellor, Prof. A.A. Eludire, on behalf of the Vice-Chancellor, Prof. O.A. Fukolujo, alongside other principal officers and staff from various departments and units.

The equipment was dedicated by the Visitor, Pastor Oladele.

In his remarks, the Acting Director of University Ventures, Dr L.J. Babatola, highlighted the functions and expected impact of the equipment and appreciated the University management for its commitment to the growth and expansion of the Water Factory.

The development marks another step towards strengthening the University's entrepreneurial ventures and enhancing its production capacity.