Professor Peter Olamakinde Olapegba Assumes Office As 14th UI Vice-Chancellor

Professor Peter Olamakinde Olapegba, http://C.Psych, FSSAN, FNPA, FCPCS, FSPSP, has assumed office as the 14th Vice-Chancellor of the University of Ibadan (UI), bringing to the position extensive academic, research and administrative experience spanning over two and a half decades.

His five-year tenure commenced on 1st November, 2026, following his appointment by the Governing Council at its meeting held on Wednesday, 22nd July, 2026.

Professor Olapegba succeeds Professor Kayode Adebowale, becoming the 14th Vice-Chancellor of Nigeria's Premier University, which recently marked its 78th anniversary.

Before his appointment, Professor Olapegba served as the Deputy Vice-Chancellor (Administration), a position he assumed on 8th November, 2023. His appointment as Vice-Chancellor represents another significant milestone in a distinguished career characterised by academic excellence, research contributions and institutional leadership.

A Professor of Applied Social Psychology, Professor Olapegba has made notable contributions to the fields of social, health and environmental psychology. His research interests include health behaviour, family and marital violence, sexual harassment, victimisation and perceived quality of life.

An alumnus of the University of Ibadan, he obtained his Bachelor of Science degree in Psychology in 1997, Master of Science degree in Social/Personality Psychology in 1999 and Doctor of Philosophy degree in Applied Social Psychology in 2008, all from the Institution.

With over 130 scholarly publications, including books, book chapters, monographs and journal articles, Professor Olapegba has contributed to research and knowledge development in psychology and related disciplines. His work has addressed important societal issues, including HIV/AIDS, sexual behaviour, domestic violence and quality of life.

His academic career has also involved extensive postgraduate supervision, external examination, professorial assessment and consultancy services to universities within and outside Nigeria.

Beyond his academic accomplishments, Professor Olapegba has held several administrative and leadership positions within and outside the University. These include Sub-Dean (Postgraduate), Dean of the Faculty of the Social Sciences, Director of the Office of Alumni Relations and Chairman of the University of Ibadan at 75 Anniversary Committee.

He also served as an elected member of the University's Governing Council for two terms and participated in the governing structures of other higher institutions and organisations.

His contributions to institutional development include attracting a scholarship fund of ₦200 million and a building valued at ₦300 million for the Faculty of the Social Sciences, among other benefactions.

Professor Olapegba is a Fellow of several professional organisations, including the Social Science Academy of Nigeria, Nigerian Psychological Association, Centre for Peace and Conflict Studies, and Society for Peace Studies and Practice.

He was also a Postdoctoral Fellow at North-West University, Mafikeng Campus, South Africa, and has received research grants and institutional funding from various organisations.

His assumption of office marks the beginning of a new administration at the University, with expectations for sustained academic development, institutional growth and the advancement of the University's standing nationally and internationally.

The University Advancement Centre hereby congratulates him on his assumption of office.