New VC Olapegba Urged to Innovate at University of Ibadan

During the inauguration service for Prof. Peter Olamakinde Olapegba, the new and 14th Vice-Chancellor of the University of Ibadan, Venerable Dr. Victor Oladele, Chaplain of the Chapel of Resurrection, advised government officials and university administrators to stop blaming predecessors for slow development. He emphasized the need for innovative solutions to meet institutional needs while awaiting government funding.

Oladele reminded Olapegba and others in leadership roles that they must manage both assets and liabilities effectively, promoting transformative leadership. He called on the federal government to provide necessary financial support to the University of Ibadan, established in 1948, to maintain its status as Nigeria's premier university.

In a subsequent lecture, Prof. Akin Ogundiran from Northwestern University urged African universities to develop capacities to leverage AI technology. Olapegba acknowledged the importance of government funding for education and committed to building on the legacies of his predecessors.