The Governing Council of Tai Solarin University of Education has announced the appointment of Prof. Samuel Ekundayo Oladipo as the new Vice Chancellor. He assumes office as the 3rd indigenous Vice Chancellor and the 6th substantive Vice Chancellor of Nigeria’s Premier University of Education.

Prof. Oladipo, a distinguished Professor of Social Psychology and a foundation faculty member of the university, brings decades of academic excellence, administrative astuteness, and a deep commitment to value-driven Education to the university’s highest office.

Announcing the appointment, the Pro-Chancellor and Chairman of the Governing Council, Prof. Rahamon Adisa Bello, praised Prof. Oladipo’s impressive track record, noting his emergence as a product of merit, doggedness, and an unwavering dedication to the University’s founding ethos.

Born on June 29, 1969, Prof. Oladipo joined Tai Solarin College of Education in 1999 and became a foundation faculty member when it was upgraded to Tai Solarin University of Education in 2005. He rose to the rank of Professor in October 2014.

Prior to his appointment as Vice Chancellor, Prof. Oladipo has served the university in numerous key capacities, including Chairman, University Result Vetting Board, Pioneer Director, Directorate of Research and External Relations, and Deputy Director, Directorate of Academic Planning, Quality Assurance and Research.

He has also held a sabbatical appointment at Adekunle Ajasin University and completed a post-doctoral fellowship at North-West University, South Africa. He is a recipient of the prestigious National Research Fund and has over 70 peer-reviewed journal articles, 10 edited academic books, and numerous book chapters to his credit.

His research interests span spirituality and health, help-seeking behavior, gender-based violence, child abuse, and psychological scale development. He is a member of several professional associations, including the American Psychological Association and the African Scientist Organisation.

Prof. Oladipo is a pastor, teacher of teachers, and an astute administrator known for his doggedness, accuracy, discipline, and punctuality. He enjoys writing, swimming, singing, and making friends. He is happily married and his marriage is blessed with children.

His appointment takes effect from May 5, 2026.