The University of Ibadan (UI) has appointed Professor Peter Olamakinde Olapegba as its 14th Vice-Chancellor, effective November 1, 2026.
Professor Olapegba’s appointment was approved by the University’s Governing Council at its meeting held on Wednesday, July 22, 2026. His appointment is for a five-year tenure.
He succeeds the outgoing administration as the head of Nigeria’s premier university, marking a new chapter in the institution’s leadership.
Before his appointment, Professor Olapegba served as the Deputy Vice-Chancellor (Administration), a position he assumed on November 8, 2023.
A distinguished scholar of Applied Social Psychology, he has over 25 years of academic experience, including 12 years as a professor. He obtained all his academic degrees in Psychology from the University of Ibadan.
His academic contributions span social, health and environmental psychology, with research interests in domestic violence, sexual harassment, victimisation, HIV/AIDS, sexual behaviour and quality of life. He has authored over 130 scholarly publications.
Professor Olapegba has also held several administrative positions within and outside the university, including Dean of the Faculty of the Social Sciences, Director of the Office of Alumni Relations, Chairman of the UI@75 Anniversary Committee and Deputy Vice-Chancellor (Administration).
He is a Fellow of several professional bodies, including the Social Science Academy of Nigeria, Nigerian Psychological Association, Centre for Peace and Conflict Studies, and Society for Peace Studies and Practice.
Born on January 26, 1970, in Ibadan, Oyo State, Professor Olapegba hails from Igbole Quarters, Igboora, Oyo State. He is a pastor of the Redeemed Christian Church of God and is happily married with children.
The new Vice-Chancellor has officially assumed duty, beginning his five-year tenure at the helm of affairs of the 78-year-old University of Ibadan.
