The Joseph Ayo Babalola University (JABU) is a private Nigerian university located in Ipo Arakeji and Ikeji-Arakeji, Osun State, Nigeria, established in 2004 by the Christ Apostolic Church (CAC) Worldwide.
It is called "the first entrepreneurial university in Nigeria". The university is named after the first spiritual leader of the Christ Apostolic Church, Joseph Ayo Babalola (1904âÂÂ1959).
It is located at the place where it is said that the Apostle was called by God to slay the Ogobungo ogre in 1928. Joseph Ayo Babalola University is a fully residential institution. The university offers courses in the following colleges; Agricultural Sciences, Environmental Sciences, Humanities, Law, Management Sciences, Natural Sciences, Social Sciences, and Health Sciences. It was the first entrepreneurial university in Nigeria. The first chancellor of the university was Oba Oladele Olashore (CON).
It offers housing for its students, and facilities including a library and college buildings. It also has a chapel where the students worship at given days.
Joseph Ayo Babalola University (JABU) is a private Christian university located in Ikeji-Arakeji, Osun State, Nigeria. It was established in 2004 by the Christ Apostolic Church (CAC) Worldwide and is named after the churchâÂÂs founder, Joseph Ayo Babalola. The university is governed by a Chancellor, Governing Council, Vice-Chancellor, and principal officers responsible for academic and administrative leadership.
Joseph Ayo Babalola University holds convocation ceremonies to award degrees and celebrate academic achievements.
Joseph Ayo Babalola University offers a range of undergraduate and postgraduate programmes accredited by the National Universities Commission (NUC) of Nigeria. The courses are organised into faculties and schools that span humanities, sciences, management, and professional disciplines.
The university also offers postgraduate degrees (M.Sc., M.A., MBA, Ph.D.) and Postgraduate Diplomas (PGD) in selected disciplines based on departmental strength and accreditation.
According to the 2025 EduRank university rankings, Joseph Ayo Babalola University is ranked:
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Joseph Ayo Babalola University is accredited by the National Universities Commission (NUC) of Nigeria, ensuring compliance with national academic standards.
The university has collaborations with religious organisations, professional bodies, community stakeholders and academic partners aimed at enhancing research, student exchange, leadership training, and curriculum enrichment.
The university campus in Ikeji-Arakeji includes lecture halls, laboratories, libraries, student hostels and recreational facilities supporting academic and student life. JABU actively participates in community outreach programmes, health campaigns, environmental sanitation drives, and youth empowerment activities in surrounding communities.
The following individuals are alumni of Joseph Ayo Babalola University who have achieved recognition in various fields:
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