According to ThisDayLive, the University of Ibadan has announced that Professor Peter Olamakinde Olapegba will be inaugurated as the institution’s new Vice-Chancellor on November 2, 2026, at the University’s famous Trenchard Hall. The inauguration ceremony is expected to mark the beginning of a new era for the prestigious institution.
This development follows a rigorous selection process that saw Professor Olapegba emerge as the preferred candidate. The University’s Governing Council made the announcement on Wednesday, October 27, 2026.
Professor Olapegba, a seasoned academic and administrator, is set to replace outgoing Vice-Chancellor, Prof. Idowu Olayinka, whose tenure ends on October 31, 2026. His appointment has been welcomed by stakeholders, who are optimistic about the positive impact he is expected to bring to the institution.
The University of Ibadan, Nigeria’s premier university, has been a trailblazer in academic excellence and research since its inception in 1948. The upcoming inauguration of Professor Olapegba is expected to further cement the institution’s position as a leading academic and research center in Nigeria and beyond.
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