Caleb University Imota, Lagos, in a resounding testament to her unwavering commitment to academic distinction and institutional advancement, has appointed the erudite and globally acclaimed scholar, Prof. Olalekan Asikhia, as the new Vice-Chancellor. He succeeds Prof. Nosa Owens-Ibie, who had completed his two terms in office.

A professor of Business Administration of international repute, distinguished academic, researcher, institutional leader, management consultant, and entrepreneur whose impressive career spans over 30 years, Prof. Asikhia brings to the helm of affairs a luminous pedigree of scholarly excellence, visionary leadership, and an unblemished record of service to the academy.

The appointment of Prof Asikhia, a global strategist acclaimed and renowned for his encyclopedic intellect, administrative acumen, and transformative scholarship, indeed ushers a new epoch of intellectual refinement and progressive governance in the annals of the Imota Lagos- based Citadel.

His visionary leadership at Caleb University commenced in the year 2021 when he assumed the role of Deputy Vice-Chancellor (Research, Innovation, Strategy, and Administration), where his transformational leadership has birthed key achievements including successful strategic planning and institutional transformation, designing and implementing the 2022–2026 Strategic Plan, achieving 71.2% success by 2024 and elevating Caleb University’s national ranking from 66th to 18th, with a 57% increase in institutional visibility.

A multiple grant award-winning researcher, a born leader, serial winner and a child of fate, the Professor of Business Administration has won the SME and Poverty Alleviation grant of the University of South Africa twice (2014 and 2015), funded to the tune of $100,000, thus influencing national and international policies.