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Peter Olapegba | |
|---|---|
| 14th Vice-chancellor of University of Ibadan | |
| Assumed office November 2026 | |
| Preceded by | Kayode Adebowale |
| Personal details | |
| Born | Peter Olamakinde Olapegba January 26, 1970 |
| Education | University of Ibadan |
| Occupation | Academic, university administrator, psychologist |
Peter Olamakinde Olapegba (born January 1970) is a Nigerian psychologist, academic, and university administrator. He is a professor of psychology at the University of Ibadan. In July 2026, he was appointed the 14th Vice-Chancellor of the University of Ibadan and is expected to assume office on 1 November 2026.[1][2][3]
Background and education
[edit]Olapegba was born in Igbole quarters of Igboora, a town in Oyo state, Nigeria on the 26 January 1970. He started his education at Anglican Church primary school, Ilutitun Ondo state Nigeria and later St. Pauls African Primary School, Lanlate , Oyo State, where he obtained his Primary School Certificate in 1981. He thereafter attended Lanlate High School where he obtained his West African School Certificate in 1986[4]. He thereafter proceeded to the University of Ibadan where he obtained his Bachelor of Science (B.Sc) degree in Psychology in 1997, a Master of Science (M.Sc) degree in Social/Personality Psychology in 1999 and his Doctor of Philosophy (Ph.D) in Applied Social Psychology in 2008.[5][6][7]
Career
[edit]Olapegba was appointed the 14th, Vice Chancellor of University of Ibadan on the 22 of July 2026, to succeed professor Kayode Oyebode Adebowale with effect from 1 November 2026. He joined the University of Ibadan as an assistant lecturer in 2000 and was promoted to professor in 2014. He had held several leadership positions within the institution including the Dean of the faculty of Social Sciences, Director of Alumni Relations and just before his appointment as the Chancellor, Olapegba was the deputy vice-chancellor (administration) of the university.[8][9][10][11]
He is a member and fellow of several professional bodies. He is member of Social Science Academy of Nigeria, Nigerian Psychological Association,America Psychological Association, International Association of Applied Psychology (IAAP), Society for Personality and Social Psychology (SPSP) among others.[12][13][14]
Personal life
[edit]Olapegba is married with children.[15]
See also
[edit]References
[edit]- ↑ Adebayo, Musliudeen (22 July 2026). "UI governing council appoints Peter Olapegba new Vice Chancellor". Daily Post Nigeria.
- ↑ Olaitan, Kemi. "UI Appoints Prof. Olapegba As 14th Vice-Chancellor – THISDAYLIVE". Retrieved 22 July 2026.
- ↑ "UI Names Peter Olapegba As New Vice-Chancellor -". 22 July 2026. Retrieved 22 July 2026.
- ↑ Oyedeyi, Imoleayo (22 July 2026). "UI appoints Peter Olapegba as vice-chancellor". TheCable.
- ↑ "Peter Olamakinde Olapegba". Loop. Retrieved 23 July 2026.
- ↑ Jackson, Raphael (23 July 2026). "PROFILE: Meet Peter Olapegba, University of Ibadan's new vice-chancellor | Western Post". Retrieved 23 July 2026.
- ↑ Adeyemi, John (25 July 2026). "From Psychologist to Vice-Chancellor: Inside the Journey of University of Ibadan’s 14th Leader, Professor Peter Olapegba". Nigeria Education News. Retrieved 27 July 2026.
- ↑ Adeniran, Yinka. "Professor Peter Olapegba". The Nation Newspaper. Retrieved 23 July 2026.
- ↑ Ayodele, Aduwo (23 July 2026). "UI appoints Olapegba as 14th substantive VC". Peoples Gazette Nigeria. Retrieved 23 July 2026.
- ↑ Isawade, Isa. "University of Ibadan appoints Prof Olapegba as 14th Vice Chancellor - P.M. News". Retrieved 23 July 2026.
- ↑ Abara, Blessing Oluchi. "CEOAfrica :: University of Ibadan Appoints Renowned Psychologist, Prof. Peter Olapegba, as 14th Vice-Chancellor :: Africa Online News Portal". www.ceoafrica.com. Retrieved 27 July 2026.
- ↑ "Olapegba". African Scientists Directory. Retrieved 27 July 2026.
- ↑ Adeolu, Adetayo_Omotoyosi (22 July 2026). "7 things you should know about University of Ibadan's new Vice-Chancellor Prof. Peter Olapegba". Intel Region Media & Tech. Retrieved 27 July 2026.
- ↑ "The Rise And Rise Of New UI VC Peter Olamakinde Olapegba By Prof Idowu Olayinka". CKN News. 23 July 2026. Retrieved 27 July 2026.
- ↑ Adeolu, Adetayo_Omotoyosi (22 July 2026). "7 things you should know about University of Ibadan's new Vice-Chancellor Prof. Peter Olapegba". Intel Region Media & Tech. Retrieved 23 July 2026.
