Historical Background

Loyola College located along Old Ife Road, Ibadan, Oyo State was founded as an all boys school by the Catholic Mission in 1954. The founder and first principal of the school was Rev. Father Mackle who served from 1954 to 1965.

He was succeded by Rev. Father M. Kennedy, who served from 1965 to 1980. Mr G. A.Daramola, also now a Rev was the first Nigerian Principal. He served from 1981 to January 1991

Subsequently the roll call of Principals of Loyola College is outlined below:

4  Dr C.A Akinwusi  - Jan 1991 to Dec 1991

5 Mr Olu Ajayi -  Dec 1991 - 1992

6 Mr F.A.B Adeoye - 1993 to 1996

7 Chief O. Ajangbayi - 1996 to 2002

8 Chief O. Adesida - 2002 to 2006

9 Mr S.I Fatoki - Current Principal - 2006 to date.

Take over of Mission Schools and Free Education Programme

The Unity Party of Nigeria UPN which won the Old Oyo State Governorship in 1979, with free and compulsory Education as its cardinal benchmark.
 
On installation of Chief Bola Ige (now late) as the Executive Governor of the State. He mapped out strategies for the implementing this programme during his tenure of office which lasted 4 years spanning 1979 to September 1983.

The free education programme necessitated establishments of more schools by the state government. As a result of this policy, Loyola College became a public school.

The Catholic Mission thereby lost control of the management of the school, thus the appointment of teaching and non teaching staff including provision of infrastructure , Laboratory equipments, maintenance of classroom blocks was taken over by the State Government.

Problems and Challenges

- Dilapidation of  Scholol Buildings from lack of maintenance

- Deteriorating and lack of Infrastructure through out the school

- Lack of Laboratory Equipments, Materials & Substances