The Executive Chairman of Ibarapa Central Local Government, Hon. Olusola Adeleke Ayodele, has congratulated Professor Peter Olapegba on his inauguration as the 14th Vice-Chancellor of the University of Ibadan.
Professor Olapegba’s appointment was approved by the University’s Governing Council at its meeting held on Wednesday, July 22, 2026, for a five-year tenure. He assumed duty on November 1, 2026.
Olapegba, a Professor of Social and Health Psychology, hails from Igboora in Ibarapa Central Local Government Area of Oyo State. He has served the University of Ibadan in several key capacities, including as Dean of the Faculty of the Social Sciences and Deputy Vice-Chancellor (Administration).
In a congratulatory message signed by the Chairman and made available to Corefront News, the council boss described the appointment as a significant milestone in Professor Olapegba’s academic and professional journey.
Adeleke said he acknowledged the importance of the Vice-Chancellor’s office in advancing academic excellence, strengthening research, promoting innovation and sustaining the University of Ibadan’s longstanding reputation as a leading centre of higher learning.
He expressed confidence that Professor Olapegba’s tenure would provide opportunities to strengthen the institution’s academic standing and contribute to the development of education in Nigeria.
Adeleke wished the new Vice-Chancellor wisdom, knowledge, and good health to discharge the responsibilities of his office successfully.