Peter Okebukola

Peter Akinsola Okebukola (born 17 February 1948) is a Nigerian academic, researcher, and administrator. He holds the position of distinguished professor of science and computer education at Lagos State University (LASU) and has been contributing to academia since 1984. He serves as the chairman of council at Crawford University and is the president of the Global University Network for Innovation (GUNi-Africa). Okebukola is a recipient of the UNESCO Kalinga Prize for the Communication of Science in 1992, being the first African to achieve such recognition for contributions to science popularisation. Okebukola embarked on his educational journey at St. Malachy's College, Sapele, Delta State, culminating in the acquisition of his GCE Advanced Level certificate at Remo Secondary School, Sagamu, Ogun State, in 1969. With a specialisation in biology education, curriculum development, and evaluation, Okebukola further honed his skills through specialised science and technology training at the Massachusetts Institute of Technology (MIT) and Harvard University in Cambridge, USA.

Since 1986, Okebukola has contributed to popularising science in Africa. He has served as a consultant to numerous African countries, aiding in the development and implementation of strategies for promoting science education and communication. He has produced and hosted several radio and television programs on science and technology, as well as written works, including books and articles on science education and communication. His scholarly output includes over 160 internationally published works and more than 200 national and international conference presentations. Okebukola has been an editor or editorial board member for several national and international journals in science, computer, and environmental education. Officer of the Order of the Federal Republic (OFR), conferred by the President of Nigeria in 2004.

Personal life Okebukola is married to Olufunmilayo Okebukola, a professor of sociology and former dean of the faculty of social sciences at LASU. The couple has four children. A Christian, Okebukola is a member of the Redeemed Christian Church of God.