Prof. Ojewole Takes Over From Prof. Tayo As New Babcock University Vice-Chancellor, Unveils Transformational Agenda
A Professor of Old Testament and Church Ministry, Afolarin
Olutunde Ojewole has taken over the leadership of Babcock University in
Ilishan-Remo, Ogun State, unveiling his blueprint for complete
transformation of the university in the next five years, under his watch as
Vice-Chancellor/President
Prof.Ojewole revealed his blueprint after taking over from
his predecessor, Prof. Ademola Tayo who managed the affairs of the university
for ten years between 2015 and 2025
The new Vice-Chancellor during the colourful
inauguration held on Monday at the university's stadium on its main campus at
Ilishan-Remo, disclosed that the blueprint would prioritize development of
people above profit or any other interests
He explained that his blueprint would be guided by the
ACRONYM “G.R.A.C.E. which according to him, translate to building people that
are globally relevant and exposed, through academic diplomacy, international
accreditation, and digital transformation
Aside the G which stands for globally relevant institution,
he said that R would focus on Research, saying his administration in the next
five years will be driven by focusing and encouraging Research by both
lecturers and students
"Building people that are research focused and
innovative; linking inquiry to public impact and gospel mission"
"Building people that are Adventist-rooted with
doctrinal fidelity and moral governance"
"Building people to become competent leaders that are
committed with Christlike character. · Entrepreneurial: Building people that
entrepreneurial, creating jobs and making redemptive economic impact", he
stated
The new Vice-Chancellor charged the university community to
arise and join hands with him in building a Babcock University that is
committed to building people, Smart Classrooms and Research Laboratories that
match international standard ·
'We will use the technology supporting Finance, HR, Bursary,
Registry, the Teaching Hospital, and other units that is efficient, reliable,
and capable of enhancing our growth", he assured
The new Vice-Chancellor quickly announced changes in some of
the policies to prioritize the welfare of staff during his administration,
saying the HR Department will be called: Office of Employee , Growth
and Well-being (GROW)
"MY Agenda is to BUILD MEN and WOMEN. Prioritize
People, not profit People not programs People, not Popularity People’s welfare
over pecuniary gain People above politics Employee welfare over Employer Wealth
Caring over Capitalism"
'We will use the technology supporting Finance, HR, Bursary,
Registry, the Teaching Hospital, and other units that is efficient, reliable,
and capable of enhancing our growth. · Through system automation and
integration, we shall reduce manual processes, eliminate bottlenecks, and
ensure faster service delivery to students, staff, and management. This shall
improve accuracy, transparency, and overall institutional performance," he
pledged
The new Vice-Chancellor also revealed his administration to
increase the number of international students by 50% while ensuring
standardized curriculum with 100% accreditation and certifications with global
bodies ·
He equally promised to give priority to digital education in
the university
"Increasing number of top computer science students per
year as paid interns. · · Boost in ICT satisfaction across faculty and students
multidisciplinary hubs that serve as platforms for collaboration that funding
and grants"he stated
Prof. Ojewole later had lunch with the media, mostly members
of Education Writers Association of Nigeria SWAN led by its Chairman, Mojeed
Alabi who assured the new leadership of the university of objective reportage
of activities of the institution
He said that the media would be constructive in its
criticism to ensure that university does not compromise on the high quality
standard already laid by the previous administration of the institutions
