The latest Times Higher Education, THE Impact Ranking 2025 has been released with a privately owned varsity in Nigeria, the Redeemer’s University, Ede, Osun State emerging as a leading institution in sustainability and research excellence.
The university ranked first globally for SDG 6, which focuses on addressing clean water and sanitation.
According to the institution’s Corporate Affairs Directorate, Redeemer’s University earned the global recognition owing to its research efforts in sustainable water resource management, wastewater treatment, and ecosystem preservation.
It noted that the instruction’s African Centre of Excellence for Water and Environmental Science Research (ACEWATER) contributed immensely to the feat.
Speaking on the ranking, Professor Shadrach Olufemi Akindele, Vice-Chancellor of the university, praised the efforts of the institution’s researchers, urging them to keep pushing the boundaries of research and innovation.
“This ranking validates our unwavering commitment to sustainability, research excellence, and global impact.
“It represents the starting point of our ambition to position Redeemer’s University among the best globally,” he said.
The Vice Chancellor called for more investment in research capabilities and collaborative initiatives, stressing that such investments were catalysts to innovations and development.
“By fostering international partnerships, Redeemer’s University aims to amplify its impact on global challenges, particularly those affecting Africa, such as healthcare disparities, sustainable resource management, and climate change,” the VC explained.
Adetunji Adeleye, the institution’s Director of Corporate Affairs expressed pride in the institution’s global performance, emphasising its effect on attracting partnerships for sustainability practices.
“Redeemer’s University remains open to global partnerships aimed at tackling critical issues facing humanity today,” he stated.
The University also did well in SDG 8 (Decent Work and Economic Growth) and SDG 16 (Peace, Justice, and Strong Institutions), ranking first in Nigeria.
It secured commendable positions in SDG 13 (Climate Action) and SDG 17 (Partnerships for Goals), placements which emphasize the university’s holistic approach to sustainability and development.
Lateefah Ibrahim