The Office of the Deputy Vice Chancellor (Management Services), initially established as the Office of the Deputy Vice Chancellor (Administration) in 1969, plays a critical role in the day-to-day administrative supervision of the University of Lagos. This office supports the Vice Chancellor in overseeing a wide range of operational units essential to the campus’s functionality and student life.
The Deputy Vice Chancellor (Management Services)
Professor Chukwu is a specialist on Ecotoxicology and Environmental Risk / Impact Assessment Strategies and Integrated Coastal Area Management. He was trained at the University of Lagos where he obtained his doctorate degree in Ecosystem Health and Pollution Management and later proceeded to the Coastal Resources Institute, University of Rhode Island, USA for his post doctoral training in Integrated Coastal Management. He has been teaching at the University of Lagos for over thirty years.
He has served the University meritoriously in several capacities including: immediate past Director, Quality Assurance and SERVICOM Unit; former Member, Governing Council; former Dean, School of Postgraduate Studies and former Head, Department of Marine Sciences, University of Lagos, Akoka, Yaba, Lagos Nigeria.
Outside the University of Lagos, he has been a Consultant to many national and international bilateral and multilateral agencies including: the United Nations Development Programme (UNDP); United Nations Industrial Development Organization (UNIDO) Experts Group on Environment and Development in West and Central Africa; Intergovernmental Oceanographic Commission (IOC) of UNESCO Ocean Data and Information Network in Africa (ODINAFRICA) Project; United Nations Pool of Experts of the Regular Process for Global Reporting and Assessment of the State of the Marine Environment. He has participated in key projects in developing frameworks for coastal resilience and watershed management in coastal ecosystems in Nigeria.
Professor Chukwu has also had Visiting Fellowship programmes at Harvard University Massachusetts Boston USA; Darden Business School University of Virginia USA; University of South Australia Adelaide Australia; University of Newcastle, Australia, and Sochoow University, China. He has participated and served as resource person in several national and international conferences, workshops and training programmes in Europe, North America, Middle East, Africa, Asia and Australia.
He belongs to several professional associations and is a Fellow of Society for Environmental Toxicology and Pollution Mitigation (FEnv) and Fellow of West African Society of Toxicology (FWASOT).
Professor Lucian Obinna Chukwu was appointed as the 17th Deputy Vice Chancellor (Management Services) on April 28, 2021. A distinguished Professor of Marine Biology, he specializes in Ecosystem Health and Pollution Management. Professor Chukwu’s extensive career of over three decades at the university includes roles such as former Dean, School of Postgraduate Studies, former Director, Academic Planning Unit, former Director, Quality Assurance and SERVICOM Unit, Director, Centre for Environmental and Human Resources Development, Member, Governing Council (Congregation Representative), and former Head, Department of Marine Sciences.
As Deputy Vice Chancellor (Management Services), Professor Chukwu oversees various essential university services, including the Works and Physical Planning Department, Security Unit, Property Development and Investment Unit, Sports Centre, Fire Services Unit, Auditorium Management, General Services, and the Staff Home Ownership Scheme, among other student and municipal support services. He has held this office under the current Vice Chancellor, Professor Folasade Tolulope Ogunsola, OON, FAS, and the previous Vice Chancellor, Professor Oluwatoyin Temitayo Ogundipe, FAS. Professor Chukwu is happily married and has children.
Professor Lucian Obinna Chukwu
The Deputy Vice Chancellor (Management Services)
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The University Library’s vision is to be the primary and foremost source/vessel of reliable information for the University Community in its quest to realise its noble vision concerning teaching, research and community services.
The Library set out to provide information services to meet the intellectual needs of members of the University community; and make information seeking activity most rewarding and enjoyable for various categories of users in the community. The Library’s aim is to promote greater utilization of library services for research.
Brief history
Established in 1962, the UNILAG Library has grown alongside the university itself. Initially housed in a temporary location, the library moved to its permanent site at Akoka, Yaba, in 1965. Over the years, the library has seen continual expansion in both its physical footprint and its collection.
A pivotal moment came in 1973 when the Lagos State Publication Law designated the UNILAG Library as a legal deposit library for all publications originating within Lagos State. This designation significantly bolstered the library’s collection of local and regional materials.
The library has also embraced technological advancements, transitioning from a primarily print-based collection to a robust collection of electronic resources. The online library catalog and digital tools provide convenient access to information resources for students, faculty, and researchers, both on and off campus.
In 2013, plans were unveiled for a new, ultra-modern library building. This 15-story facility will house a 500-seater auditorium, specialist libraries for all faculties, and cutting-edge technological infrastructure. The completion of this new building will solidify the UNILAG Library’s position as a leading center for academic excellence in Nigeria and beyond.
The university has been fortunate to be led by a distinguished line of intellect who have championed its growth and development. Click view more to se the full history
Established over six decades ago, the University of Lagos has been a beacon of qualitative and research-oriented education for thousands of knowledge seekers who come to its domain from Nigeria and Abroad.
UNILAG’s vibrant community sprouts from a fountain of distinction, which produces top-tier graduates and academia whose impactful contributions continue to shape Nigeria’s growth and development.
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