Redeemer’s University inaugurates Prof. Shadrach Akindele as 4th Vice-Chancellor

The Redeemer’s University (RUN), Ede, in Osun State, on Wednesday inaugurated Prof. Shadrach Akindele, as the fourth substantive Vice-Chancellor of the institution.

Akindele, a full-time pastor of the Redeemed Christian Church of God and a Professor of Forestry, would serve for a single term of five years

Speaking during the inauguration, Pastor Enoch Adeboye, the General Overseer of the Redeemed Christian Church of God, urged the new Vice-Chancellor to embrace integrity in the running of the affairs of the institution.

Represented by Pastor Kayode Pitan, the Chairman of Board of Trustees of the university, Adeboye said that the integrity of the institution must be maintained.

“The integrity of the university should be maintained in all its dealings so that RUN can remain an institution where many will be willing to work because of the importance attached to conducive environment and staff welfare.

“Also a place where every students will love to be and it is my prayer that the university will record success in the next few years”, he said.

While congratulations the new VC, Adeboye urged him to ensure that the university continued to ride on the path of excellence it was known for.

“It is noteworthy that all the past administration had contributed to the growth and development of the university in their own capacity.

“I therefore use this opportunity to encourage the Vice-Chancellor to ensure that the university continue to ride on the path of excellence it is known for.

“RUN is God own university and the new administration must be ready to make sacrifices in order to ensure that it remain the pride of the past and the future generations.

“I therefore pray that the tenure of the new VC will witness peace, unity and progress in all ramifications” he said.

In his remarks, Akindele urged the staff of the institution to support him in moving the university forward.

“I accepted this role with a clear understanding that it is a call to service and I am here to improve, motivate and committed to promoting an environment where innovative idea will thrive.

“And being mindful that this is a private university, therefore we cannot afford to be casual or lazy in the way we do things. We will do our jobs to the best of our abilities”, he said.

Akindele urged the staff of the institution not to entertain any fear or anxiety due to the change in leadership, adding that “I am here to do God’s will”.

The new VC, however, urged the staff of the university to give their best to the students so that they could compete globally with their counterparts in any part of the world.

Akindele said that he would expand the revenue base of the university to meet its demands and also for the university to maintain its uniqueness as a Christian university.

“Our students must be Christ-like so that they can become a positive change agent in the society,” he said.

He thanked Adeboye and his wife for their support for the growth and development of the university.