Adekunle Ajasin University, Akungba-Akoko (AAUA), has appointed Dr. Samuel Oke Ogunniyi as its new University Librarian.
Dr. Ogunniyi, who hails from Ute in Ose Local Government Area of Ondo State, is expected to assume office on Monday, November 2, 2026, for a five-year tenure.
He holds a Diploma in Librarianship, as well as bachelor’s, master’s and doctoral degrees in Library and Information Science from the University of Ibadan.
He joined the library of Adeyemi Federal University of Education, Ondo, as Librarian I in 2007 and rose through the ranks to become an Associate Professor in October 2025.
A multiple award winner, Dr. Ogunniyi has distinguished himself through his academic and professional achievements. His awards include Best Documentation Staff in 1991 and 1992, the Gustav Hofmann Study Grant in the Netherlands in 1993, and the Prof. M. I. Ajibero Award for Best PhD Thesis in Nigerian Library Schools for the 2015/2016 academic session.
An accomplished academic and researcher, Dr. Ogunniyi has numerous publications in peer-reviewed journals, both nationally and internationally. He is also a regular speaker and lecturer at seminars and conferences.
He belongs to several professional bodies, including the Nigerian Library Association (NLA), the Librarians’ Registration Council of Nigeria and the Teachers Registration Council of Nigeria.
Dr. Ogunniyi succeeds Dr. Yemisi Olorunfemi as University Librarian.
Reacting to the appointment, the Vice-Chancellor, Prof. Tomola Obamuyi, described it as a round peg in a round hole, expressing confidence that Dr. Ogunniyi’s experience would position him to deliver effectively and take the university library to greater heights.
The Vice-Chancellor also expressed confidence in his capacity to lead the library of a 21st-century university.
Prof. Obamuyi said he looked forward to a cordial and productive working relationship with the new University Librarian in their shared commitment to positioning AAUA as a leading university in Nigeria and beyond.
In his response, Dr. Ogunniyi thanked the university management for the opportunity to lead the institution’s library, expressing his determination to take it to greater heights.
He also acknowledged the contributions of his predecessors in establishing a modern library that meets international standards.
He pledged to build on the achievements recorded so far and contribute to developing the library into a modern, globally competitive academic resource centre.
