Life Is A Battlefield, Not A Playground: Oyedepo Charges Covenant University Graduating Class

The Chancellor of Covenant University, Dr. David Oyedepo, has challenged the 2026 graduating set to abandon casual living and equip themselves with faith as they transition into the wider world.

Speaking at the Convocation 2026 Special Assembly, themed "Faith: The Winning Ways of Life," the Chancellor stressed that navigating the next phase of life requires spiritual resilience rather than luck.

"Life is a battlefield, not a playground," Dr. Oyedepo reminded the graduands, drawing from biblical texts to illustrate that purpose and success are consistently under spiritual contest.

He urged the students to deliberately cultivate their faith by studying the Word of God, sharing his personal history of studying the teachings of Kenneth E. Hagin to build his spiritual foundation.

He clarified that genuine faith is not passive wishing, but a practical force driven by strict obedience and corresponding actions.