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About the Office of the Deputy Vice Chancellor (Management Services)

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.

Professor Muyiwa Falaiye

The Deputy Vice Chancellor (Management Services)

Muyiwa Falaiye, PhD., FNAL, is a Professor of African Philosophy/Studies at the University of Lagos, Nigeria. His research interests include African Studies, Political Philosophy, Philosophical Sagacity and Philosophy of Development.

Prof. Falaiye is an accomplished researcher and an astute administrator. Some of his publications include: Africa’s Political Stability: Ideas, Values and Questions, Ontario, Panaf Press (1999), African Spirit and Black Nationalism: A Discourse in African and African American Studies, Lagos, Foresight Press, (2003), Global Understanding in the Age of Terrorism, eds with Ayodeji Olukoju, Lagos, University of Lagos Press (2008), Sparks of Resistance, Flames of Change: Black Communities and Activism, eds with Sandra M Grayson, Foresight Press (2005), ‘Image of the Black Soul: From the Hut Near the Congo to the Banks of the Mississippi in Paul Lovejoy et.al eds Africa and its Diasporas: History, Memories and Literary Manifestations Trenton: Africa World Press, Trenton, New Jersey (2008) ‘Is African Studies Afraid of African Philosophy?’ in Toyin Falola and A. Afolayan eds: A Handbook of African Philosophy New York, Palgrave (2018) , Doctoral Training in Nigeria: Reengineering the Existing System for Sustainable Higher Education in Nigeria, with Moses Yakubu and Feyi Ademola-Adeoye, Routledge: Taylor Francis Group, London and New York (2022), and Muyiwa Falaiye with Anthony Okeregbe ‘Women Sages in Male Epistemic Spaces-an Analysis of Patriarchal Forces in Female Knowledge Production’ in Katharina Schramm and Sabelo Ndlovu eds: Knowing and Unknowing : African Studies at Crossroads E.J Brill Publishers, Leiden, Netherlands (2024).
Prof. Falaiye was Director, Confucius Institute, 2010-2013, Head of Philosophy at the University of Lagos, 2013-2015 and Dean of the Faculty of Arts at the same University, 2015-2019. He was the Chair of University of Lagos Auditoria Management Board and the Media Ventures Board. Until his appointment as Deputy Vice Chancellor (Management Services), he was the Director of Institute of African and Diaspora Studies and the University of Lagos African Cluster Center (Lagos ACC), a Center of the Africa Multiple, Cluster of Excellence in African Studies, University of Bayreuth, Germany.
Prof. Falaiye is a Fellow the Nigerian Academy of Letters.

Deputy Vice Chancellor (Management Services)’s Biography

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)

Empowering Learning and Research: The UNILAG Library Commitment

The UNILAG Library is dedicated to providing exceptional service and access to information resources that meet the evolving needs of the university community. The library strives to:

Cultivate a supportive learning environment: The library offers a variety of study spaces, from quiet individual carrels to collaborative group areas, ensuring a space to suit every learning style.
Provide comprehensive information resources: The library boasts a vast collection of print and electronic resources, including scholarly journals, ebooks, databases, and a continually growing collection of physical books.
Empower information literacy: The library offers a robust suite of information literacy programs and workshops, equipping students and researchers with the skills to effectively search for, evaluate, and utilize information.
Embrace technological advancements: The library leverages technology to enhance access to information resources, offering online library catalogs, e-resources, and digital tools to facilitate research and learning.
Foster collaboration: The library provides dedicated spaces and resources for faculty and students to collaborate on research projects.

Our Vision

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.

Our Mission

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

A Journey Through Time

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.

History of the Deputy Vice Chancellor (Management Services)

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