UI Appoints Prof. Olamakinde Olapegba as 14th Vice-Chancellor
Last update: July 22, 2026
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The University of Ibadan has named Professor Olamakinde Olapegba as its 14th Vice-Chancellor, ushering in a new chapter in the leadership of Nigeria's premier university. cbinews.tv reports.
The Governing Council of the University of Ibadan has appointed Professor Olamakinde Olapegba as the institution's 14th Vice-Chancellor.
The appointment was announced on Wednesday, marking a new leadership era for Nigeria's premier university, which has remained one of the country's leading centres of academic excellence for 78 years.
cbinews.tv reports that before his appointment, Professor Olapegba served as the University's Deputy Vice-Chancellor (Administration), where he played a key role in the institution's administration and governance.
He will now oversee the university's academic, research and administrative activities throughout his tenure.
His appointment comes as the University of Ibadan continues to strengthen its reputation in teaching, research and innovation, with expectations that the new Vice-Chancellor will build on the achievements of his predecessors.
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