The 14th Vice-Chancellor of the University of Ibadan, Oyo State, Prof Peter Olapegba, on Monday assumed office, promising purposeful leadership and unveiling an agenda to reposition the institution as a global centre of excellence.
Olapegba said his administration would focus on transforming the university through digitalisation, artificial intelligence, research development, improved staff welfare, infrastructure renewal and stronger international partnerships.
The ceremony, which included a thanksgiving service and an inaugural lecture, was held at the Chapel of Resurrection and Trenchard Hall on the university campus in Ibadan.
PUNCH Online reports that Olapegba succeeded Prof Kayode Adebowale, who was announced as the 13th vice-chancellor on October 14, 2021, and officially assumed office on November 1, 2021.
In his inaugural address, titled From Tradition to Transformation: A Blueprint for Repositioning the University of Ibadan as an Architect of the Future, Olapegba said the institution must preserve its rich heritage while embracing changes required
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