Olapegba to be Inaugurated as University of Ibadan VC
Prof. Peter Olamakinde Olapegba is set to be inaugurated as the Vice-Chancellor of the University of Ibadan on November 2, 2026, at Trenchard Hall. The inauguration will be presided over by Emeritus Prof. Akin Akande, with the outgoing Vice-Chancellor, Prof. K.O.
Adebowale, serving as the chief host. The inauguration lecture, titled ‘The African University in a New World Order, The Imperative of Knowledge Sovereignty and Relevance,’ will be delivered by Prof. Akin Ogundiran from Northwestern University, Everyton, Illinois, USA.
Prior to his appointment, Olapegba held the position of Deputy Vice-Chancellor, Administration. His research contributions include the development of culturally relevant scales in social psychology, addressing issues such as HIV/AIDS, sexual behavior, domestic violence, and quality of life.
He has published over 130 scholarly works and is a fellow of several professional associations, including the Nigerian Psychological Association and the Society for Peace Studies and Practice.
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