Professor Theophilus Soyombo the new acting Vice-Chancellor of the University of Lagos (UNILAG), is professor of Sociology.

He was born in Abeokuta, Ogun State, on September 6, 1956.

He attended Owu Baptist Day School, Abeokuta.

He had his secondary education at Baptist Boys High School, Abeokuta; and
Abeokuta Grammar School.

He studied at the University of Lagos between 1974 and 1977.

He obtained his masters degree in Sociology from the University of Essex, England.

He was a former Managing Director at University of Lagos Consult and former Dean faculty of Social Sciences.

As the Human Development Iniyiayives notes, he is also a consultant sociologist for various institutions and Government agencies.

Professor Theophilus Soyombo is a member of the Nigerian Anthropological and Sociological Association and member Integrated Transport Initiative.

One of his areas of specialisation is sociology of deviant behavior in youths.