AVCTA Honours VC with Grand Pillar of Support Award at 41st Convocation
The Archbishop Vining College of Theology (AVCTA), Akure, Ondo State, has conferred the award of Grand Pillar of Support of Fellow of Academy of Theology (GPSFAT) on the Vice-Chancellor of Ajayi Crowther University (ACU), Oyo, Prof. Ebunoluwa Oduwole.
The prestigious honour was bestowed on Prof. Oduwole during the college’s 41st Convocation Ceremony, held at the Chapel of Annunciation, AVCTA, on Thursday, 4th June, 2026.
The award was presented by the Chairman of the AVCTA Board of Governors and Lord Bishop of Ijesha-North East Diocese, The Rt. Rev. Joseph Olusola, alongside the Rector of AVCTA, Ven. Associate Prof. Moses Adetunmbi.
In his welcome address, Ven. Adetunmbi extended warm greetings to all visitors and specifically appreciated the convocation guest lecturer, Prof. Oduwole, for her thought-provoking lecture delivered on Wednesday, 3rd June, 2026, titled “Technology and Spiritual Life: How Screens Shape Attention, Temptation, and Discipleship.”
The Rector reaffirmed the college’s commitment to the spiritual and intellectual formation of both clergy and laity, equipping them to meet the demands of the 21st century. He charged the graduating students to remain focused on their calling. “Give necessary and undivided attention to your calling without jettisoning your spiritual development as well as your character,” he admonished.
Prof. Oduwole, accompanied by a team of senior university officials, arrived at the college on Wednesday for the Convocation Lecture. Her arrival was marked by a ceremonial parade mounted by the college’s management team and the Boys’ Brigade. She was then led by Ven. Adetunmbi on a tour of the institution’s facilities, including the college library, the newly completed Archbishop Abiodun Adetiloye Retreat Centre, and some renovated quarters within the college premises.
Prior to the convocation ceremony proper, the Archbishop Abiodun Adetiloye Retreat Centre was dedicated and commissioned by Rt. Rev. Joseph Olusola. The 28-room retreat centre, named after the late Archbishop Abiodun Adetiloye, was initiated in 2015 under the leadership of Ven. Stephen Fagbemi.
The convocation ceremony was well attended by Bishops, Clergy, Scholars, and graduating students, all gathered to celebrate the college’s milestone achievement.
Prof. Oduwole was accompanied by a strong delegation from Ajayi Crowther University, including Prof. Afolake Olanbiwonninu (Deputy Vice-Chancellor, Academic); Prof. Olukayode Binuyo (Deputy Vice-Chancellor, Administration); Dr. Bode Olofinmuagun (Registrar); Prof. Stephen Solanke (Dean, Faculty of Humanities); Dr. Ayo Ogidiolu (Head of Department, Religion and Development Studies); and other key staff.
