Librarians in History

2025 - Date

Prof. Olatokunbo Christopher Okiki

It gives me great pleasure to welcome you to the University of Lagos Library, the intellectual hub of the University of Lagos – the University of First Choice and the Nation’s Pride.

As a dynamic and forward-looking academic library, we are committed to delivering innovative, user-centered, and technology-driven information services that support excellence in teaching, learning, research, and scholarly engagement. Through our rich print and digital collections, research support services, collaborative learning spaces, and digital scholarship initiatives, we strive to provide seamless access to quality information that empowers academic excellence, innovation, and lifelong learning.

Prof. Yetunde Abosede Zaid

2019 - 2025

Dr (Mrs) Olukemi A. Fadehan

2013 - 2019

Dr Okanlawon O. Adediji

2007 - 2013 (Acting)

Dr S.O Olajire Olanlokun

2001 - 2003 (Acting) / 2004 - 2006

Mr Adegoke K. Adenije

1996 - 2001

Mr Stephen Ademola Orimoloye

1984 - 1987 (Acting) / 1987 - 1996

Mr Ezekiel Bejide Bankole

1966 - 1969 (Acting) / 1970 - 1983​

Moss Elizabeth Mary Moys

1962 - 1963 (Acting) / 1964 - 1965​

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See how UNILAG is structured, explore our history and meet our leadership.

Explore our 6 Decades of growth, excellence and impact.

When you take a degree from UNILAG – undergraduate, graduate or professional – you join an ever-growing legacy of world-beaters.

Clearing house for our university’s operations, streamlining processes to support our academic mission.

UNILAG has built a proud heritage of attracting intelligent, competitive students and empowered each one of them reach their full potential.

Explore ground-breaking research, scholarly articles, and academic publications from the University of Lagos

Official news from the university comms. centre about science, medicine, art, campus life, university issues and broader national and global concerns.

See our various portals to access varying services and resources.