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UNILORIN Library now better stocked, fortified – Omopupa

By Abubakar Imam

The University Librarian, University of Ilorin, Prof. Kamaldeen Tunde Omopupa, has said that the institution’s library is now better stocked and well positioned to provide quality services to its users.

            Prof. Omopupa, who disclosed this last Tuesday (July 29, 2025) while speaking with UNILORIN Bulletin in his office, said that the University Library now has a full complement of 25 KVA Solar inverter, which was recently installed to provide adequate illumination for the users. He explained that the challenge of power failure in the library has become a thing of the past.

            Prof. Omopupa also said that 36 channels CCTV cameras have also been installed in the Library for surveillance, pointing out that the installation of the device has started discouraging the stealing and vandalisation of books and other library materials as  perpetrators would henceforth be immediately detected and apprehended to face the wrath of the University law.

            He also said that the Library has also fully subscribed to Drillbit anti-plagiarism software, noting that this would ensure fidelity to intellectual rigour and integrity.

            Prof. Omopupa, who is also a former Head of the Department of Library and Information Sciences, further explained that “special rooms in the library are equipped with tables, chairs and a fan that can be booked for as long as a researcher wishes with a key to keep personal items safe.”

            Speaking further, Prof. Omopupa explained that the Library has also paid full subscription to additional four databases across all disciplines, adding that the development would enable the Library users access to the latest information and materials from relevant sources and publishers.

            On other achievements of the library under his watch, particularly in recent times, Prof. Omopupa disclosed that the University Library has trained over 200 students on SIWES from across the country.

            He added that the same training support has been enjoyed by over 60 military personnel from different military formations across the country and in conjunction with the Nigerian Army Institute for Science and Technology Education, Sobi, Ilorin.

            Prof. Omopupa commended the Vice Chancellor, Prof. Wahab Olasupo Egbewole, SAN, for his consistent support, saying that without the cooperation of the Vice Chancellor none of the achievements would have been accomplished.

            He also thanked the Library staff for their hardwork and loyalty as he said that his office would keep on ensuring their welfare to ensure greater productivity and industrial harmony.

            The University Librarian encouraged staff and students of the University to take advantage of the new improved services to update their knowledge.

            He particularly urged students who are holidaying in Ilorin not to use the long vacation for unproductive ventures as he encouraged them to come to the Library to prepare themselves for the next academic session. He explained that the Library will be kept open for them throughout the ongoing vacation.