The Governing Council of Tai Solarin University of Education has approved the visit of Teacher Samuel Ekundayo Oladipo as the brand-new Vice-Chancellor of the organization.
The statement was included in a declaration released on Wednesday by the university’s Registrar, Mr Dapo Oke, who revealed that Oladipo will act as the sixth substantive Vice-Chancellor of the university.
According to the statement, the Professor of Social Psychology and pioneer academic employee of the institution brings substantial experience in mentor, administration, and academic management to the position.
The Pro-Chancellor and Chairman of the Governing Council, Prof Rahamon Bello, announced the appointment after the council conference held on Tuesday.
Bello was priced estimate as applauding Oladipo’s qualifications and devotion, explaining his emergence as a reflection of merit, perseverance, and commitment to the organization’s founding concepts.
Born upon June 29, 1969, Oladipo comes from Akinmoorin in Oyo State. He signed up with the former Tai Solarin College of Education in 1999 and turned into one of the structure employee when the institution was upgraded to university status in 2005. He was elevated to the rank of professor in October 2014.
Before his consultation, he served the university in several tactical roles, consisting of Chairman of the University Result Vetting Board, leader Director of Research study and External Relations, pioneer Dean of the College of Specialised and Professional Education, Deputy Director of Academic Preparation, Quality Assurance and Research, along with Sub-Dean of the College of Applied Education and Vocational Innovation.
He likewise held a sabbatical position at Adekunle Ajasin University, Akungba Akoko, and finished a postdoctoral fellowship at North-West University, Mafikeng, South Africa, in between 2013 and 2015.
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The statement included that Oladipo is a recipient of the National Research Fund award and has released more than 70 scholarly journal short articles, 10 modified academic books, numerous book chapters, and over 15 Christian publications.
Amongst his current scholastic jobs was a TETFund-sponsored research study on psycho-educational counselling interventions for survivors of child sexual abuse in Nigeria.
His research locations consist of spirituality and health, help-seeking behaviour, gender-based violence, kid abuse, and psychological scale development.
Oladipo comes from a number of professional associations, consisting of the American Psychological Association, the Psychological Association of Nigeria, the Nigeria Social Psychology Association, the Counselling Psychology Association of Nigeria, and the African Scientist Organisation.
Aside from academic community, he is likewise referred to as a pastor, instructor, and administrator reputed for discipline, accuracy, and punctuality.
He is wed to Mrs Christianah Oladipo, and they are blessed with kids.
The appointment takes effect from May 5, 2026.