TASFUED Appoints Professor Samuel Oladipo as 6th Substantive Vice-Chancellor
The Governing Council of Tai Solarin Federal University of Education (TASFUED) has officially approved the appointment of Professor Samuel Ekundayo Oladipo as the vice-chancellor of the institution. This significant decision was announced at the conclusion of a Council meeting held on Tuesday, with Professor Oladipo set to assume office as the 3rd indigenous and 6th substantive Vice-Chancellor of Nigeria's premier University of Education, effective from May 5, 2026.
A Distinguished Academic Leader
Professor Samuel Ekundayo Oladipo, a renowned Professor of Social Psychology, brings a wealth of experience to this prestigious role. As a foundation faculty member of TASUED, his career spans decades of academic excellence, administrative leadership, and a steadfast commitment to value-driven education. The Pro-Chancellor and Chairman of the Governing Council, Professor Rahamon Adisa Bello, praised Professor Oladipo's outstanding track record, highlighting his emergence as a product of merit, resilience, and unwavering dedication to the university's founding ideals.
Career and Contributions
Born on June 29, 1969, into the family of the late Mr. and Mrs. Amos Oladipo of Agbaakin Compound, Akinmoorin, Oyo State, Professor Oladipo began his journey at Tai Solarin College of Education (TASCE) in 1999. He became a foundational figure when the institution was upgraded to TASUED in 2005 and achieved the rank of Professor in October 2014. Throughout his tenure, he has held several key positions, including:
- Chairman of the University Result Vetting Board
- Pioneer Director of the Directorate of Research and External Relations (DRER)
- Pioneer Dean of the College of Specialized and Professional Education (COSPED)
- Deputy Director of the Directorate of Academic Planning, Quality Assurance and Research (DAPQAR)
His academic pursuits have extended beyond TASFUED, with a sabbatical appointment at Adekunle Ajasin University, Akungba-Akoko, and a postdoctoral fellowship at North-West University, Mafikeng, South Africa from 2013 to 2015. He is also a recipient of the prestigious National Research Fund.
Research and Publications
Professor Oladipo has made substantial contributions to academia, authoring over 70 peer-reviewed journal articles, editing 10 academic books, contributing to numerous book chapters, and writing more than 15 Christian books. His recent research includes a sponsored project focused on developing and validating a psycho-educational counselling intervention programme for survivors of child sexual abuse in Nigeria. His research interests encompass:
- Spirituality and health
- Help-seeking behaviour
- Gender-based violence
- Child abuse
- Psychological scale development
He is an active member of several professional bodies, such as 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.
The appointment was formally communicated in a release on Tuesday by Sunday Oladapo Oke, Registrar and Secretary to Council, marking a new chapter for TASFUED under Professor Oladipo's leadership.
