Caleb University, Imota, Lagos, has named Professor Olalekan Asikhia as its new Vice-Chancellor, following the completion of tenure by his predecessor, Professor Nosa Owens-Ibie.
The appointment, announced on Wednesday via a statement signed by the university’s Information, Media and Publication Specialist, Olawale Adekoya, marks what the institution described as “a new dawn of academic brilliance and visionary leadership.”
Prof. Asikhia, a globally recognised scholar in Business Administration, brings over 30 years of experience as an academic, researcher, institutional leader, management consultant, and entrepreneur. Since joining Caleb University in 2021 as Deputy Vice-Chancellor (Research, Innovation, Strategy and Administration), he has led the implementation of the university’s 2022–2026 Strategic Plan, achieving 71.2% of its targets by 2024. His leadership was instrumental in raising Caleb’s national ranking from 66th to 18th, alongside a 57% boost in institutional visibility.
He is also credited with positioning the university on the Times Higher Education Impact Rankings and is ranked among the top 3% of Nigerian researchers in Business Administration by the AD Scientific Index.
A recipient of multiple international research grants, Prof. Asikhia holds two doctoral degrees—a PhD in Management from the University of KwaZulu-Natal and a Doctor of Business Leadership from the University of South Africa. His academic background spans disciplines including Biochemistry, Economics, Marketing, and Development Economics.
He has supervised 95 doctoral students—seven of whom are now professors—and has authored 157 peer-reviewed publications and 10 books. His previous academic roles include positions at Ogun State University, Covenant University, and Babcock University. He also served as National President of the All Nigerian Conference of Evangelical Drama Ministers.
Prof. Asikhia is married to Professor Busayo Asikhia of Lagos State University of Education, and they have two children.
The university’s management expressed confidence in his ability to elevate the institution to new academic heights. “His wealth of experience, profound erudition, and global insight align perfectly with our vision of becoming a world-class university rooted in excellence, innovation, and service,” the statement read.
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