Adekunle Ajasin University, Akungba-Akoko, Ondo State, has appointed Dr Samuel Oke Ogunniyi as its new University Librarian.
Ogunniyi is expected to assume duty on Monday, November 2, 2026, for a five-year tenure, succeeding Dr Yemisi Olorunfemi.
A native of Ute in Ose Local Government Area of Ondo State, the newly appointed librarian obtained his Diploma in Librarianship, as well as his bachelor's, master's and doctorate degrees in Library and Information Science from the University of Ibadan.
He began his professional career at Adeyemi Federal University of Education, Ondo, in 2007 as a Librarian I and steadily rose through the ranks, attaining the position of Associate Professor in October 2025.
Ogunniyi has received several awards and academic honours in recognition of his contributions to the library profession. They include the Best Documentation Staff awards 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 researcher, he has published extensively in peer-reviewed journals within and outside Nigeria and has participated as a speaker and facilitator at several academic conferences, seminars and professional gatherings.
He is a member of various professional organisations, including the Nigerian Library Association, Librarians Registration Council of Nigeria and Teachers Registration Council of Nigeria.
Reacting to the appointment, the Vice-Chancellor of the university, Prof Tomola Obamuyi, described Ogunniyi's emergence as a fitting choice, expressing confidence that his wealth of experience would help reposition the university library and strengthen its capacity to meet the demands of a 21st-century institution.
Obamuyi also expressed optimism about working closely with the new librarian to advance the university's ambition of becoming a leading institution in Nigeria and beyond.
In his response, Ogunniyi appreciated the university management for entrusting him with the responsibility, pledging to work towards taking the library to greater heights.
He also acknowledged the contributions of his predecessors, noting that they had established a modern library capable of meeting international standards, and promised to consolidate on their achievements while introducing further improvements.
