Adekunle Ajasin University appoints Samuel Ogunniyi as new librarian
By Boye Oyeyemi
Adekunle Ajasin University, Akungba-Akoko, Ondo State, has officially appointed Dr. Samuel Oke Ogunniyi as its new University Librarian for a single five-year tenure.
Assuming office on Monday, November 2, 2026, the native of Ute in the Ose Local Government Area succeeds outgoing librarian Dr. Yemisi Olorunfemi.
An alumnus of the University of Ibadan, Dr. Ogunniyi earned his Diploma in Librarianship alongside his bachelor’s, master’s, and doctorate degrees in Library and Information Science from the premier institution.
Following his academic achievements, he began his professional career in 2007 at Adeyemi Federal University of Education as Librarian I, steadily rising through the ranks to achieve the rank of Associate Professor in October 2025.
Throughout his distinguished career, the seasoned professional has earned prestigious recognitions, including the Gustav Hofmann Study Grant in the Netherlands and the Prof. M.I. Ajibero Award for the Best PhD Thesis in Nigerian Library Schools.
Beyond his institutional honors, he has built an extensive research portfolio published across global peer-reviewed journals while maintaining active memberships in key professional bodies such as the Nigerian Library Association.
Welcoming the appointment, Vice-Chancellor Prof. Tomola Obamuyi expressed full confidence that Dr. Ogunniyi’s extensive expertise will modernize the library system to meet 21st-century academic demands.
In response to his appointment, Dr. Ogunniyi expressed gratitude to management while pledging to build upon his predecessors’ accomplishments to establish a globally competitive university library.
