His Imperial Majesty, Oba Abdulrosheed Adewale Akanbi, today received Deaconess Joan Olatoyosi Ayo, the newly appointed Pro-Chancellor of Bowen University, Iwo.
Deaconess Olatoyosi will be the first female Pro-Chancellor of the university.
She was warmly received by His Majesty, Princes and Chiefs as Oluwo, on behalf of his kingdom, drummed unalloyed support to the institution.
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The Convention Executive Committee of the Nigerian Baptist Convention headed by the President of the convention, Rev. Dr Israel Akanji, has approved the appointment of Deaconess Joan Olatoyosi Ayo as the new Pro-chancellor of Bowen University. She takes over from Deacon Oluwole Abegunde.
Deaconess Olatoyosi was appointed to lead the commission in February 2012 under the Goodluck administration.
In 2016, she received the African Child Prize for her integrity in Public service. She was also listed in the United Nations Volunteer for Africa (UNVA) as an individual with exceptional positive qualities, worthy of emulation.