About Us
The First Entrepreneurial University
Joseph Ayo Babalola University (JABU) is a private Nigerian university in Ipo Arakeji and Ikeji Arakeji, two neighbouring communities in Osun State, Nigeria, established by the Christ Apostolic Church (CAC). The university is named after the first spiritual leader of Christ Apostolic Church, Joseph Ayo Babalola (1904–1959). Joseph Ayo Babalola University is a fully residential institution. The university offers courses in the following colleges; Agriculture and Natural Sciences, Environmental Sciences, Humanities and Social Sciences, Law, and Management Sciences. Due to its Christian foundations, males and females in the school are urged to adopt an extremely modest mode of dressing while on campus.
It is the first entrepreneurial university in Nigeria. It was established in 2006.
The university’s first Chancellor was His Royal Majesty, Oba (Dr) Oladele Olashore (CON).
We offer a wide variety of Programmes across our Colleges
Our Mission
Joseph Ayo Babalola University is committed to providing excellent teaching, research and service that will encourage learning and stimulate academic exchange at both national and international fora with undergraduate, postgraduate and professional programmes of the finest quality.
Our History
Established in 2006 and approved on 8th February 2006 by the Federal Executive Council, Joseph Ayo Babalola University received its license of operations on 6th March 2006 and was opened to students for the 2006/2007 academic session on 25th October 2006.
Established in 2006 in obedience to divine instructions by the Christ Apostolic Church and under the visionary leadership of its then President, Pastor (Dr) E.H.L. Olusheye. The President of Christ Apostolic Church, Pastor S.O. Oladele the Chairman of our Board of Trustees provides overall direction, with invigorated and renewed spiritual and financial commitments to the university.
The university’s first Chancellor was His Royal Majesty, Oba (Dr) Oladele Olashore (CON). Until his demise in June 2012, he laboured sedulously in various ways to positively advance the course of the university.
Our Principal Officers
The Principal Officers oversee the academic, business and student affairs of the university. Together with the Chancellor, Pro-Chancellor, Vice Chancellor and other members of the management, The Principal Officers tenaciously keep faith with the vision of the founding fathers of the university.
The current Chancellor is the dynamic Professor Anthony Olusegun Adegbulugbe, a distinguished scholar in energy planning and management in Nigeria. Other principal officers include Professor Joash Ojo Amupitan (The Pro-Chancellor), Professor O.A. Fakolujo (The Vice-Chancellor), and Professor A.A. Eludire (The Deputy Vice-Chancellor), Mr Dapo Adeniyi (The Registrar), Mr E.A. Onilado (The Bursar), and Dr J.A. Kolawole (The Deputy University Librarian).
Our Anthem
All hail our JABU, citadel of knowledge, wisdom
Spiritual prowess endowed with faith and grace
Pacesetter, we are set to lead and to conquer
Onward soaring higher like eagles fly
CHORUS:
All hail our JABU, our place of glory
Home for academic giants and spiritual grandeur
Faithfulness to our nation and holiness we’ll live
Great JABU, my pledge I give to thee
All hail our JABU, God our strength we have
Godliness, integrity and industry our goal
Light to all nation, Yes, JABU shine on! Shine on!
Destined for success and victory
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