The Council

Professor Joash Ojo Amupitan was inaugurated as the university’s second Pro-Chancellor/Chairman of the Council during the 48th meeting of the Governing Council of Joseph Ayo Babalola University, on 6th December 2023. He is a well-known legal expert who joined the position with more than thirty years of academic and professional experience.

In addition to his PhD in Law from the University of Jos, Professor Amupitan holds degrees as a Bachelor of Law, Master of Law, and PhD from the same university. He was admitted to the Nigerian Bar in 1988 and has since grown to be a well-known member of the legal profession.

Before he was appointed the Pro-Chancellor, Professor Amupitan joined the services of the University of Jos in 1989 as an Assistant Lecturer and rose through the ranks to attain the position of Reader in 2003 and Professor in 2008. He was conferred with the revered position of Senior Advocate of Nigeria (SAN) in 2014, in recognition of his achievements in the Law profession among many other professional accolades. Professor Amupitan has shown a dedication to academic achievement throughout his career by publishing a large number of articles and guiding a large number of students to complete their degrees.

Our university is led by a distinguished team, including Chairman & Pro Chancellor Professor Joash Amupitan, Vice Chancellor Professor O. A. Fakolujo, Representative of the Christ Apostolic Church Authority Pastor E. E. Mapur, Representative of Christ Apostolic Church in Diaspora Pastor S. O. Oladokun, Representatives of Regional and DCC/Zonal Superintendents Pastor Andrew Igwe, Pastor G. S. Dada, Pastor T. D. Mashem, One Representative of the National Universities Commission Mrs. Yetunde Kehinde Adekoya, Retired or Serving Academics or University Administrators Professor O. C. Adeigbe, Elder Femi Ogunwomoju, Male Members of Christ Apostolic Church with relevant Experience and Background Dr. Gbade O. Akinrinmade, Pastor Abraham O. Elakhe, Female Members of Christ Apostolic Church with relevant Experience and Background Barr. (Mrs.) Olutundun Akindele, Deaconess Omolola Fagbemi, Barr. A. O. Biosoluwa Adenuga, Representatives of Senate Dr. S. F. Babalola, Dr. (Mrs.) Y. O. Esan, Representative of Congregation Dr. (Mrs.) C. O. Olaniyi, Representative of Convocation Nil, Representative of IkejiArakeji Community with Relevant Experience and Background (Barr.) Prince Aderemi Adekile, Engr. Yemi Oguntominiyi, Representative of the Ministry of Education, State of Osun Miss O. L. Popoola, and Registrar/Secretary Pastor Dapo Adeniyi. Their collective expertise and dedication ensure the university’s commitment to excellence and innovation.