Faith
Biola Honors Chief O: Faithful Leader Remembered
Faith Facts
- John Ojeisekhoba Sr. served Biola University faithfully for over two decades, shaping campus safety with Christian values.
- He broke new ground as both an international leader in university safety and a role model in faith-driven public service.
- Ojeisekhoba was a devoted husband and father, leaving behind a testimony of service and strong Christian commitment.
John Ojeisekhoba Sr., affectionately known as “Chief O,” passed away at age 54 following a cardiac arrest, leaving a legacy of Christian leadership at Biola University.
His journey from Nigerian student-athlete to associate vice president and chief of campus safety was marked by hard work, academic achievement, and unwavering faith.
Dr. Barry H. Corey, Biola’s president, reflected,
“He was a paragon of college safety professionalism,”
emphasizing Ojeisekhoba’s embodiment of Christian conviction in every role.
Beyond campus, Ojeisekhoba was a guiding force as the 2024 president of the International Association of Campus Law Enforcement Administrators and chair of the California College and University Police Chiefs Association.
His service on the Homeland Security Academic Partnership Council and his recognition by law enforcement organizations witness to his influence and Christian character.
As a reserve police officer and adjunct professor teaching self-defense, he mentored students with integrity and compassion.
Chief O’s faith-inspired devotion to his family, university, and community stands as an example for believers to serve with excellence and heart.
Let us honor his memory by continuing to put faith, family, and service to others first in all we do.