LASU Vice-Chancellor Congratulates Former VC, Olatunji-Bello, on Appointment as Redeemer’s University Pro-Chancellor

The Vice-Chancellor of Lagos State University (LASU), Professor Ayodeji Olawunmi Badejo, has congratulated her predecessor, Distinguished Professor Ibiyemi Ibilola Olatunji-Bello, on her appointment as Pro-Chancellor and Chairman of the Governing Council of Redeemer’s University, Ede, Osun State.

The appointment was conveyed in a letter dated November 1, 2026, and signed by the General Overseer of the Redeemed Christian Church of God (RCCG), Pastor Enoch Adejare Adeboye.

In the appointment letter, Pastor Adeboye described the selection as a product of the trust reposed in Professor Olatunji-Bello, expressing confidence in her ability to contribute meaningfully to the university's pursuit of its vision.

The appointment takes effect from November 1, 2026, for an initial tenure of three years.

Professor Olatunji-Bello, a Professor of Physiology, previously served as the ninth substantive Vice-Chancellor of Lagos State University from September 2021 to September 2026.

Her new position places her at the head of the governing council of Redeemer’s University, an institution owned by the Redeemed Christian Church of God. She is expected to bring her experience in academic leadership, institutional governance and university administration to bear on the institution's growth and development.

Congratulating her on the appointment, Professor Badejo, on behalf of the university's management, staff, students and the entire LASU community, described the development as well-deserved and wished her a successful and impactful tenure.

She also expressed confidence that Professor Olatunji-Bello's experience, leadership capacity and commitment to excellence would contribute significantly to the continued growth and development of Redeemer’s University.

The university reaffirmed its commitment to its vision of building a greater LASU.