By The Metro 
The Governing Council of the University of Ibadan (UI) has appointed Prof. Peter Olamakinde Olapegba as the institution’s 14th Vice-Chancellor.
A statement issued on Wednesday by the Pro-Chancellor and Chairman of the Governing Council, Chief Adebisi Akande, said the appointment followed the council’s approval of the recommendation of the Joint Council-Senate Selection Board.
Below are 10 things to know about the new University of Ibadan’s vice-chancellor:
Background
Prof. Olapegba was born on January 26, 1970, in Ibadan, Oyo State. He is an indigene of Igbole quarters in Igboora.
Early Education
He began his primary education at Anglican Church Primary School, Ilutitun, Ondo State, before completing it at St. Paul’s African Primary School, Lanlate, in 1981. He later attended Lanlate High School between 1981 and 1986.
Life Before University
Before gaining admission into the University of Ibadan, Olapegba worked as a sales clerk in Lagos.
Major Degrees at UI
He obtained a Bachelor’s degree in Psychology in 1997, a Master’s degree in Social/Personality Psychology in 1999, and a PhD in Applied Social Psychology in 2008, all from the University of Ibadan.
Additional Professional Qualifications
Beyond his academic degrees, he holds a diploma in International Boundary and Borderland Studies, a Postgraduate Diploma in Theology, and professional training in mediation and conciliation.
Academic Career
After a brief stint as a research officer with the National Examinations Council (NECO), he joined the University of Ibadan as an Assistant Lecturer on June 1, 2000.
Rise to Professorship
Olapegba rose through the academic ranks and was promoted to Professor of Applied Social Psychology on October 1, 2014.
Leadership Positions at UI
He has served as Deputy Vice-Chancellor (Administration), Dean of the Faculty of Social Sciences, Sub-Dean (Postgraduate), and Director of Alumni Relations.
Research Contributions
The professor has authored more than 100 scholarly publications, secured several local and international research grants, and served as an external examiner for universities across Africa.
Emergence as UI’s 14th Vice-Chancellor
Prof. Olapegba emerged as the University of Ibadan (UI)’s 14th VC after a competitive selection process involving eight candidates. His appointment was subsequently approved by the Governing Council.