Dr. Fauziyah Adenekan, a Librarian and middle-level academic staff member of the Nimbe Adedipe Library, Federal University of Agriculture, Abeokuta (FUNAAB), has been appointed to head the Library of Owolabi University, Oke-Ila Orangun, Osun State.
An experienced Librarian and Information Scientist, Dr. Adenekan began her career at the Nimbe Adedipe Library in 2017 as an Assistant System Librarian in the Automation Department. She later served in the e-Library Section, Cataloguing Department, Wole Soyinka Library and the College of Biosciences (COLBIOS) Library at various times.
She was Head of the Automation Department from September 2025 to September 2026. Her experience across various library units has equipped her with broad expertise in academic librarianship, particularly in library automation.
Dr. Adenekan holds a Bachelor of Science degree in Computer Science from Olabisi Onabanjo University (OOU), Ago-Iwoye and a Postgraduate Diploma in Education from the Institute of Data Processing Management of Nigeria both obtained in 2008.
She obtained a Master’s degree in Library and Information Studies from the University of Ibadan in 2014, followed by a Master of Philosophy and a PhD in ICT in Information Resources Management from Babcock University, Ilishan-Remo, Ogun State in 2023 and 2025, respectively.
A Certified Librarian with the Librarians Registration Council of Nigeria (LRCN), Dr. Adenekan was registered in 2016. She is also affiliated with several professional organisations, including the Nigerian Library Association, Nigeria Computer Society, Association of Women Librarians of Nigeria, Nigerian Women in Agricultural Research for Development, African Library and Information Associations and Institutions, International Federation of Library Associations and Institutions, Lagos Studies Association, Practical Artificial Intelligence Development Foundation, Wikimedia Nigeria User Group and Royal Statistical Society Nigeria Local Group.
In 2020, she was inducted into the League of Computer Scientists in Nigeria.
At FUNAAB, Dr. Adenekan has contributed to teaching, research and academic development through courses including GNS 203: Use of Library, LIS 801: Foundation of Library and Information Studies and LIS 804: Theory and Organisation of Knowledge.
She also co-supervises Master’s projects and has served as Secretary of the Academic Librarians, FUNAAB Chapter as well as the Association of Women Librarians of Nigeria, Ogun State Chapter.
Her research interests cover ICT in Library and Information Science, information user studies, the Sustainable Development Goals, gender and cultural diversity. She has 17 publications in reputable journals to her credit.
Dr. Adenekan was also honoured with a Certificate of Appreciation by the Nigerian Library Association, Ogun State Chapter, for her teamwork and commitment to the successful hosting of the first NLA Evidence-Based Virtual Workshop in 2021, themed “Remote Information Services Delivery During and Post-COVID”.
Congratulating Dr. Adenekan on her appointment, the Vice-Chancellor of FUNAAB, Prof. Babatunde Kehinde, described the development as a significant recognition of her professional competence, dedication and contributions to the Library and Information Science profession.
Prof. Kehinde said her appointment was a source of pride to FUNAAB and reflected the quality of professionals nurtured and developed by the University. He expressed confidence that she would bring the same commitment, expertise and innovative spirit to her new role at Owolabi University.
The Vice-Chancellor wished Dr. Adenekan success in her new position, urging her to view the appointment as an opportunity to further demonstrate her leadership capabilities and contribute meaningfully to the development of Owolabi University.
He assured her of the goodwill and best wishes of the FUNAAB community as she begins the new phase of her professional career.
The appointment marks another milestone in Dr. Adenekan’s career and highlights the value of the expertise and experience she gained during her years of service at FUNAAB.
