Joseph Ayo Babalola University
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The Joseph Ayo Babalola University (JABU) is a private Nigerian university located in Ikeji-Arakeji
in Osun State
, established by the Christ Apostolic Church
(CAC) Worldwide.
The university is named after the first Spiritual leader of Christ Apostolic Church
, Joseph Ayo Babalola
(1904–1959); it is located at the place where he says he was called to by God in 1928.
Joseph Ayo Babalola University is a fully residential institution.
Ikeji-Arakeji
Ikeji-Arakeji is a town in Oriade local government Area of Osun state, Nigeria.It is located in west of Nigeria,37 km from Akure...
in Osun State
Osun State
Ọṣun State is an inland state in south-western Nigeria. Its capital is Osogbo. It is bounded in the north by Kwara State, in the east partly by Ekiti State and partly by Ondo State, in the south by Ogun State and in the west by Oyo State. The state's current governor is Rauf Aregbesola, who was...
, established by the Christ Apostolic Church
Christ Apostolic Church
Christ Apostolic Church is the first Aladura Pentecostal church present in Nigeria and other countries. It has come into existence in the first half of the...
(CAC) Worldwide.
The university is named after the first Spiritual leader of Christ Apostolic Church
Christ Apostolic Church
Christ Apostolic Church is the first Aladura Pentecostal church present in Nigeria and other countries. It has come into existence in the first half of the...
, Joseph Ayo Babalola
Joseph Ayo Babalola
Joseph Ayo Babalola was the founder of the Christ Apostolic Church, popularly called Aladura in Nigeria. He was credited with healing powers.-Life and mission:...
(1904–1959); it is located at the place where he says he was called to by God in 1928.
Joseph Ayo Babalola University is a fully residential institution.