The founder of Dominion University and presiding Bishop of Victory International Church, Ibadan, Bishop Taiwo Victor Adelakun has been awarded ‘Command Patron’ by the Police Community Relations Committee (PCRC), Oyo State Command.

Bishop Adelakun who received the award on Thursday alongside his wife, Dolapo in his office at the Church’s headquarters, Rehoboth Cathedral, Victory land complex, Oluyole Estate Extension, Ibadan, Oyo State stated that, the security of any nation should be taken seriously as it is a collective responsibility that needs urgent attention.

He said “When there is no security, there is no prosperity. The foundation for prosperity is actually security. So, when the nation is well secured then, the security of that nation is guaranteed.  The security of any nation should be taken seriously, and it is our collective responsibilities to ensure that urgent attention is given to it”.

“We says the economy is in trouble, it is because there is security problem. And we want to thank God for Oyo state on how God has been helping us, and then, your cooperation in assisting and standing by the police to ensure peace in the state” he said.

Bishop Adelakun appreciate the PCRC for the honour given to him and his wife, as he assured the PCRC that whatever they can do on their own part, they will surely do it, even without the recognition.

He however equally extends his greetings to the Oyo State Commissioner of Police, Mr. Shina T. Olukolu for his efforts in curbing the insecurity challenges in the state while he enjoined the Oyo state government to seek to the welfare of the PCRC and policemen in the state.

In his statements, the Chairman, Police Community Relations Committee (PCRC) Oyo State Command, Reverend Peter Omofoye described the honour as another opportunity to continue serving humanity in the state which the bishop has been doing.

He stated that Bishop Adelakun has also contributed immensely towards changing many lives through his preaching and counselling.

Meanwhile, the Police Public Relations Officer, Oyo State Police Command, SP O.L Fadeyi described Bishop Adelakun as one of the God’s general of our time.

Also, the Divisional Police Officer, Oluyole division, SP Femi Ogunnowo hoped with believe and confidence that the partnerships with the Bishop and his wife will take the PCRC Oyo State Police Command to the next level.

The award event had in attendance the presiding Bishop of the Victory International Church, Ibadan, Bishop Taiwo Victor Adelakun; his wife, pastor Mrs. DolapoAdelakun; Divisional Police Officer, Oluyole Division, SP Femi Ogunnowo, Oyo Police State Command PPRO, SP O.L Fadeyi; the PCRC Chairman, Rev. Peter Omofoye; the PCRC Administrative and Welfare Secretary, Mr. BadmusOmoniyi; Mr. GboyegaAkindele; Comrade Olusola Sola; Chief Sulaimon Fakola; OladeleAbiola;  and other Chairmen of the PCRC branches in Oyo state.

Bishop Adelakun, the Founder and Proprietor of the recently approved private university, Dominion University, Ibadan, is atrainer of men, whose goal is to build an army of victorious and prosperous Saints.

He was the former Chairman, Pentecostal Fellowship of Nigeria (PFN), Oyo State and he also oversees two bible training centers: Bible school for Discipleship and Missions (BSDM) and Azusa Ministerial Institute (AMI).