The Governing Council of the prestigious University of Ibadan, on Wednesday announced the appointment of Igboora born Professor of Psychology, Peter Olapegba as the institution’s 14th Vice-Chancellor, following a competitive selection process involving eight candidates.
Prof. Olapegba’s appointment, was announced by the Pro-Chancellor and Chairman of the Council, Chief Adebisi Akande, shortly after approving the recommendation of the Joint Council-Senate Selection Board.
Chief Akande explained that the process of choosing a new Vice-Chancellor commenced in line with the provisions of the University Act ahead of the expiration of the tenure incumbent Vice-Chancellor’s tenure.
He disclosed that the council interacted with all eight candidates on Tuesday, July 21, during which members independently assessed and scored them using approved guidelines.
He noted that the exercise produced five candidates, shortlisted in order of merit, for the final stage of the selection process and Prof. Olapegba eventually emerged as the best candidate for the job.
Akande described the selection exercise as “thorough, transparent and highly competitive,” noting that the Governing Council unanimously approved the recommendation of the Selection Board.
“It is, therefore, my pleasure to present to you the 14th Vice-Chancellor of this great university, the University of Ibadan, Professor Peter Olamakinde Olapegba. We wish him success in his tenure,” he said.
Prof. Olapegba, the current Deputy Vice-Chancellor (Administration), will succeed the incumbent Vice-Chancellor, Prof. Kayode Adebowale, whose tenure expires on November 1, 2026.
