Curriculum Vitae Of Mrs A.B. Ojoade


Professor Ojoade's CV (Husband)

(i) PERSONAL DATA

Name: AUDREY B. OJOADE

Date & Place of Birth: 29 May 1936, Trinidad, W.I.

Nationality: TRINIDADIAN With Permanent Nigerian   Residence.

Marital Status: Married with 3 children

(ii) UNIVERSITY EDUCATION

a. University of Exeter          1957-1961

b. University of Ibadan        1967-1968

c. University of Jos            1983-1987 (1984-87 part-time)

(iii) ACADEMIC QUALIFICATIONS

a.       B.A. (Hons) Latin Lower II (1960

c.    Masters in Public Administration (1987)

(iv) PROFESSIONAL         QUALIFICATIONS

 

 
 

(v) CERTIFICATE OF ATTENDANCE

 

a.   P.G.C.E. 1961

b.       P.G. Dip. Lib. 1968

 
a.  Certificate in User Education – British Council, Oxford October                                    1980.

b. Certificate in Management – University of Jos 1980.

c. Certificate in Data Processing – University of Jos 1980.

d.       Certificate in Advanced Studies Library Administration Development Programme – XV, College of Library and Information Services, University of Maryland, May 1981.

e.       Certificate for University Managers – British Council/National Universities Commission, Nigeria.

f.         Certificate for Senior University Managers – National Universities Commission, Nigeria.

(vi) EXPERIENCE

a.       June 1992 – University Librarian, University of Jos

b.       Oct 1991- June 1992 Acting University Librarian, University of Jos

c.       Oct 1990-Sept. 1991 – Deputy University Librarian, Admin. Support Services and Subject Libraries, University of Jos during sabbatical leave of Head Subject Libraries.

d.       Oct 1989-Sept. 1990 - Deputy University Librarian (Admin & Support Services) University of Jos

e.       Oct 1988-Sept 1989 – Acting University Librarian during sabbatical leave of University Librarian, University of Jos

f.         Oct 1985-Sept 1991 – Deputy University Librarian (Admin & Support Services) University of Jos

g.       Oct 1984-Sept 1985 – Deputy University Librarian (Admin) i/c day to day running of library, University of Jos

h.       Oct 1983-Sept 1984 – Course work for Masters in Public Admin. While on sabbatical leave, University of Jos.

i.         Oct 1982-Sept 1983 – Deputy University Librarian i/c Bauchi Road Campus Library and Coordinator, Subject Libraries, University of Jos.

j.         Oct 1981-Sept 1982 – Acting University Librarian during sabbatical leave of University Librarian, University of Jos.

k.       June 1980-Sept 1981 – Deputy University Librarian Admin and Orders Section, University of Jos

l.         Oct 1979-June 1980 – Principal Librarian i/c Acquisition Department, University of Jos.

m.     Aug 1976-Sept 1979 – Senior Librarian i/c Acquisition Department, University of Jos.

n.       July 1972-Aug 1976 – Sub-Librarian i/c Jos Campus Library, University of Ibadan

o.       Dec 1970-June 1972 – Teacher/Librarian, St. Augustine’s College Cape Coast, Ghana

p.       July 1968-Nov 1970 – Assistant Librarian i/c Maps, University of Ibadan

q.       July 1969-Nov 1970 – Also Assistant Reference Librarian, University of Ibadan.

r.        Jan 1962-Sept 1967 – Teacher, St. Bernardine’s Girl Grammar School, Oyo.

s.       Jan 1963-Sept 1967 – Also Teacher/Librarian, St. Bernardine’s Girls Grammar School, Oyo.

t.   Dec 1955-Aug 1957 – Civil Servant, Secretariat, Trinidad and Tobago.

(vii) TEACHING EXPERIENCE IN THE UNIVERSITY

a.       1970 – Course of lectures on Educational Libraries Institute of Librarianship, University of Ibadan.

b.       1977; 1979-1982 – Introductory Use of Library Course (General Studies), University of Jos.

c.       1980 – Advanced Use of Library Course, Theatre Arts and Religious Studies, University of Jos.

d.       1981 – Advanced Use of Library Course, Theatre Arts and Management Studies, University of Jos.

e.       1978/79 – Supervision of 1 Final Year Student’s long essay, Faculty of Education, University of  Jos

f.         1980/81 – Supervision of 2 Final Year Students’ long essays, Faculty of Education, University of Jos.

g.       1995 Dec. – Use of Library Course, Department of Modern Language, English Unit, Usmanu Danfodio University, Sokoto.

 

(viii) SCHOLARSHIPS, FELLOWSHIPS & PRIZES

 

(ix) MEMBERSHIP IN        PROFESSIONAL BODIES/SOCIETIES

 

 

(x) (a) RESEARCH INTERESTS

 

1976 British Council Visitor’s Bursary to visit 5 University Libraries in England.

a.       Nigerian Library Association 1968 –

b.       Nigerian National Museum Society 1974 –

c.       Nigerian Association of Women in Academics (NAWACs) 1995 –

a.       Communication in University Libraries

b.       Library Users Education

c.       Computerization in University Libraries.

 (b) RESEARCH COMPLETED

 

“Contingencies: The Reward System and Academic Staff’s Reaction in Selected Nigerian Universities.” M.P.A. Thesis, 1987

Research Assistant to Prof. J.O. Ojoade for National Book of Quotations Vol. I: Proverbs. Project of Federal Ministry of Information and Culture, National Council for Arts and Culture, Lagos. 1990-91.

(xi) PUBLICATIONS

(a)     CHARLES, Audrey B. (1969) The Role of the Nigerian Library Association (Western State) as regards school libraries. In Proceedings of Western State Division, Nigerian Library Association p. 28-46.

(b)     OJOADE, Audrey B. (1980) Library Services for Children in Plateau State. University of Jos Media Magazine in Sunday Standard 26 October. Revised version of Divisional Chairman’s Address to Plateau State Division of Nigerian Library Association Annual Conference 7-8 April 1978.

(c)     OJOADE, Audrey B. (1980) Some Issues from the Nigerian Library Association Annual Conference held in Calabar 2-6 December 1979 – a report. Nigerian Libraries 15, 3:62-74.

(d)     OJOADE, Audrey B. (1981) Organization and Structure of an Academic Library for Collection Development: University of Jos Library experience. Nigerbiblios 6, ¾: 62-68, July/October.

(e)     OJOADE, Audrey B. (1991) University Libraries in Nigeria COMLA Newsletter 72: 8-11, June.

(f)       OJOADE, Audrey B. (1992) “Bartholomew Udemmadu Nwafor” Library Association Record.

(g)     OJOADE, Audrey B. (1992) Acquisition Policies and Problems of Libraries in Nigeria. International Journal of Special Libraries (INSPEL) 26, 3:215-223.

(h)     OJOADE, Audrey B. (1993) Effective Secondary School Libraries for Qualitative Education in Nigeria. International Journal of Special Libraries (INSPEL) 27, 4:264-278.

(i)       OJOADE, J.O. and A. B. OJOADE (1993) “Folklore of Alcoholism. Alcohol Drinking and Drunkenness”. In I.S. Obot ed. Epidemiology and Control of Substance Abuse in Nigeria. Jos: Centre for Research and Information on Substance Abuse (CRISA) pp.202-213.

(j)       OJOADE, Audrey B. (1995) “A Short Biography of Late Bartholomew Udemmadu Nwafor 1939-1991. “Communicate: Journal of Library and Information Science,” 145-155.

(k)     OJOADE, Audrey B. (1997) “Founding University Librarian at the University of Jos (1976-1991)” in Michael Wise comp. Bartholomew Udemmadu Nwafor: 1939-1991 – Appreciation and an Annotated Bibliography of his Writings. The Hague: IFLA pp.13-18.

(l)       OJOADE, J.O. and A.B OJOADE (1997) “The Concept and Practice of Peace in African Traditional Society: What Lessons for the Contemporary World?” The Museologist 1: 11-19.

(m)   OJOADE, A. and A. OCHAI (2000) “Funding Libraries and Information Centre in Austere Time” Nigerian Libraries

ACCEPTED FOR PUBLICATION

(a) OJOADE, J.O. and AB OJOADE (1988). Circularity: A stage in African System of Thought. Paper read at the First National Conference on African System of Thought at National Institute for Policy and Strategic Studies (NIPSS) Kuru, Plateau State April 7-8. Accepted for publication in the Proceedings being edited by Research and Publications Dept., NIPSS.

(b) OJOADE, J.O.and AB OJOADE (1990) Crime and Criminal Justice: Proverbial References. Paper presented at the National Conference on Crime and Crime Control in Nigeria organized by the Centre for Development Studies, University of Jos, November 26-28, 1990. Accepted for publication in Proceedings by the Centre for Development Studies, University of Jos.

 

(xii) TECHNICAL REPORTS AND MONOGRAPHS

(a)     OJOADE, Audrey B. (1976) Report of the Committee on Library Services in Plateau State under the Chairmanship of Audrey, B. Ojoade. (Unpublished report to the Ministry of Internal Affairs and Information, Jos, Plateau State).

(b)     OJOADE, Audrey B. (1983) Directory of Sources for Library Materials and Equipment in Nigeria with Assistance from A. Akintunde and K. Avafia. Jos, University of Jos Library.

(xii) CONFERENCE/SEMINAR PAPERS

(a)     OJOADE, Audrey B. (1977) “The Library as a Resource Centre.” Paper read at Nigerian Library Association Annual Conference, Kaduna, 29 November to 2 December.

(b)     OJOADE, Audrey B. (1978) “The Librarian is a Debtor to his Profession.” Divisional Chairman’s address to the Plateau state Division of Nigerian Library Association Annual Conference Jos, 7-8 April.

(c)     OJOADE, Audrey B. (1979) “Report on the 3rd Congress of the World Federation of Friends of Museums held in Florence 5 May to 9 June, 1978”. Presented at Nigerian National Museum Society, Jos Annual General Meeting, Jos February.

(d)     OJOADE, Audrey B. (1980) “The Role of the Museum Society in the Community: Possibilities for Nigeria.” Invited address at the Nigerian National Museum Society’s Welcome for the Federal Minister for Youth, Sport, Social Development and Culture at Jos Museum, Jos February.

(e)     OJOADE, Audrey B. (1980) “The Unrecognized Potential of the Museum as an Educational Resource in Nigeria: The Jos Experiment.” Invited paper presented at ICOM-OMSA Seminar, Ahmadu Bello University, Zaria, 15-19 July.

(f)       OJOADE, Audrey B. (1981) “The Problem of Collection Development in Academic Libraries: Jos University Library Experience.” Paper read at Nigerian Library Association Academic and Research Libraries Section Seminar on Collection Development, Enugu 2-6 November.

(g)     OJOADE, Audrey B. (1982) “The Role of the Library in Institutions of Higher Learning.” Paper presented at Course for Administrators in Institutions of Higher Learning. University of Jos Consultancy Services, Jos, 17 August.

(h)     OJOADE, Audrey B. (1983) “The Organization of Public Services in a Nigerian Academic Library. Jos University Library Experience.” Paper presented at Kashim Ibrahim Library Staff Seminar, Zaria, 13 June.

(i)       OJOADE, Audrey B. (1985) “The Essence of School Libraries vis-à-vis Information for National Development.” Paper presented at the Plateau State Nigerian Library Week Symposium. School Libraries as Information Centres for National Development at Plateau State Library, Jos, 4 November.

(j)       OJOADE, Audrey B. (1989) “Library Science as a Profession.” Invited paper delivered in Careers Week at Command Secondary School, Jos, 8 September.

(k)     OJOADE, Audrey B. (1992) “Examinations and the Library: Its Role and Experiences.” pp95-109. In Proceedings of the Seminar/Workshop on the Departmental Examination Officer – A Complex Role. Organized by the Academic Planning Division, University of Jos, Jos, January.

(l)       OJOADE, Audrey B. (1998a) “Information  Provision in the 21st Century with Special Reference to Nigeria.” Guest Lecture presented at the 1st Annual Conference of the Nassarwa State Chapter of the Nigerian Library Association on Thursday 12 March at Lafia.

(m)   OJOADE, Audrey B. (1998b) “A Review of the Impact of Emerging Information Technologies on Current Library Service Delivery and How the University of Jos and its Reading Public can Cope.” Paper presented at the Management Seminar I Strategic Planning Focus for the University of Jos 19-21 May.

(n)     OJOADE, Audrey B. (1998c) “The Best that the University Library Can Be in Order to Support the University of Jos Attain and Remain a Unique Centre of Excellence in the Nigerian University System of the 21st Century.” Paper presented at the University of Jos Management Seminar II Part 2, 23-25 June.

(o)     OJOADE, Audrey B. (1999) “Marketing Library Services.” Keynote Paper at Nigerian Library Association Public Libraries Section Workshop at National Library, Jos, 10 March.

(p)     OJOADE, Audrey B. (2000) “Effective Funding of Libraries and Information Service Centres for Efficient Performance: Alternative Funding Means, Prospects and Challenges. Paper presented at Nigerian Library Association Workshop held at Hillstation Hotel, Jos.

JOINT CONFERENCE PAPERS

(q)     OJOADE, Audrey B. (1985) with Dr. J. Munene. “Structure and Perceived Rewards in the Nigeria System.” Sent for Conference on Management of Nigerian Enterprises organized by Faculty of Management Studies, University of Portharcourt, Portharcourt, 8-10 May.

(r)      OJOADE, Audrey B. (1985) with B.U. Nwafor. “Library Statistics in Nigeria: An Assessment.” Paper presented at the Workshop on Information Statistics organized by Federal Ministry of Education/UNESCO Lagos, 12-16 November.

(s)     OJOADE, J.O. (1990) with A.B. OJOADE. “The Concept of Peace in Traditional African Society: What Lessons for the Modern World?” Paper presented at the International Workshop on Peace Education and Political Development in the Third World organized by Peace Research Institute, University of Nigeria, Nsukka and Rotary Club, Kaduna in Lugard Hall, Kaduna, 30 May to 1 June.

(t)      OJOADE, J.O. (1992) with A.B. OJOADE. “The Universal Applicability of Bini Proverbs.” Paper presented at the International Conference on Benin Studies.

(u)     OJOADE, Audrey and A. OCHAI (1997) “Funding Libraries and Information Centres in Austere Times.” Paper presented at Nigerian Library Association/Afro Euro Consults Seminar held at Hillstation Hotel, 30-31 October.

(xiv) CONFERENCES, WORKSHOPS ATTENDED

1973 – Nigerian Library Association Annual Conference, Ibadan, Nigeria, July.

1974 – Amer Library Association Annual Conference, New York, USA, July.

1976 – Plateau State Division, Nigerian Library Association Annual Conference, Jos, Nigeria.

1977 – Plateau State Division Nigerian Library Association Annual Conference, Jos, Nigeria.

1977 – Nigerian Library Association Annual Conference, Kaduna, Nigeria, 29 November – 2 December.

1978 – Plateau State Division Nigerian Library Association Annual Conference, Jos, Nigeria, 7-8 April.

1978 – Friends of Museums Congress, Florence, Italy.

1979 – Plateau State Division Nigerian Library Association Annual Conference, Jos, Nigeria, 5-6 April.

1979 – Nigerian Library Association annual Conference, Calabar, Nigeria, 2-6 December.

1980 – Plateau State Division, Nigerian Library Association Annual Conference, Jos, Nigeria, 13-14 June.

1980 – Library Association and Information Scientists Annual Conference, Sheffield, England, 21 Sept-3October.

1980 – British Council User Education Course (2 weeks) Oxford, England, 21 September to 3 October.

1981 – Library Administrators Development Programme, College of Library and Information Services, University of Maryland, USA (2 weeks) 3-15 May.

1981 – Introd to Management Course (10 weeks) Department of Management Studies, University of Jos, Jos, Nigeria, January-March.

1981 – Introd to Data Processing (10 weeks) Department of Management Studies, University of Jos, Jos, Nigeria, January-March.

1981 – Nigerian Library Association Academic and Research Libraries Section Seminar on Collection Development, Enugu, Nigeria, 2-6 November.

1982 – Nigerian Library Association Annual Conference, Jos, Nigeria, 21-26 February.

1982 – Nigerian Library Association Annual Conference, Badagry, Nigeria, 13-18 December.

1983 – First Book Congress in Nigeria, Nigerian Book Development Council, Lagos, Nigeria, 21-25 March.

1985 Third Workshop for Senior University Administrators. Organized by NUC/British Council at University of Jos, Nigeria, 9-14 September.

1988 – First National Conference on African System of Thought organized by National Institute for Policy and Strategic Studies, Kuru, Plateau State, Nigeria, 7-8 April.

1988 – Nigerian Library Association Academic and Research Libraries Section Seminar on “Utilization of Library and Information Resources in Nigeria” at University of Jos, Nigeria, 31 October.

1990 – International Workshop on Peace Education and Political Development in the Third World organized by Peace Research Institute, University of Nigeria, Nsukka and Rotary Club of Kaduna at Lugard Hall, Kaduna, Nigeria, 29 May-1 June.

1990 – National Conference on Crime and Crime Control in Nigeria organized by Centre for Development Studies, University of Jos, Jos, Nigeria, 26-28 November.

1991 – Nigerian Library Association Annual Conference Ilorin, Nigeria, 18-22 March.

1991 – Plateau State Division Nigerian Library Association Annual Conference Jos, Nigeria, 28 June.

1992 – International Conference on Benin Studies held at University of Benin, Benin City, Nigeria, 23-28 March.

1992 – Workshop on Library Automation organized by BUSICON Library Automation Services at National Veterinary Research Institute, Vom, Nigeria, 6-8 May.

1992 – Seminar on “Relevance of Libraries in the 21st Century” organized by the Committee of University Librarians in Nigerian Universities at University of Ibadan, Ibadan, Nigeria, 17-18 June.

1995 – Workshop on TINLIB Computer Software organized by National Universities Commission at University of Ibadan, October.

1996 – Represented University of Jos at N.U.C. Zonal Meeting of Strategic Planning at Kaduna, 6 December.

1997 – Nigerian Library Association Annual Conference, Kaduna, May.

1997 – Nigerian Library Association/Afro Euro Consults Seminar held at Hillstation Hotel 30-31 October.

1998 – Sponsored by DANIDA to represent Nigerian University Libraries at Standing Conference of National and University Librarians of Eastern, Central and Southern Africa at Eldoret, Kenya, 22-23 July.

1998 – Standing Conference of Eastern Central and Southern African Librarians at Nairobi, Kenya, 24-28 July.

1999 – Selected as Contact for University Librarians in Nigeria for forthcoming Standing Conference of African University Librarians of West Africa (SCAULWA) to be held in Accra, Ghana, 23-27 November.

2000 Workshop for Senior University Managers organized by National Universities Commission at Enugu 18-28 September.

(xiv) CONTRIBUTIONS TO UNIVERSITY

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

(xv) PROFESSIONAL  ACTIVITIES

1975-1977 – Congregation Representative, University Staff School Board of Governors.

1977-1980 – Secretary, University Telephone Committee, then member 1982-83.

1977-1980 – Secretary, University Library Departmental Heads Committee.

1977-1983 – Secretary, University Library Board (1984-1991)

1979-1983 – Member University of Jos Women’s Association and Financial Secretary 1981-81.

1980 – Planned and supervised movement of Arts, Education, Law and Social Sciences Collections from Township Campus to First Library Extension on Bauchi Road Campus, August.

1980-81 – Hostel Warden, Student Village (Female Compounds).

1981 – Lectured on Cataloguing in University of Jos Consultancy Services Library Assistants Course, August.

1981 – Chairman, Vice Chancellor’s Task Force on Movement of Arts, Social Sciences and Law Faculties from Township Campus to Bauchi Road Campus, December.

1982 – Member, Consultancy Services Launching Sub-Committee for Physical arrangements, January.

1982 – Member of Theatre Arts Project Committee for Consultancy Services, January.

1982-1983; 1984-196 – Library Representative on Postgraduate Committee.

1982 – Lectured on “Reference Sources relating to Journalism and editorship” to Workshop for Senior Journalists organized by Nigerian Union of Journalists in conjunction with University of Jos Centre for Continuing Education.

1982 – Lectured on Role of the Library in Institutions of Higher Learning at University of Jos Consultancy Services Course for Administrators in Institutions of Higher Learning, 17 August.

1983 – Academic Staff Union of Universities (Jos Chapter) rep. on Committee for Austerity, May-August.

1983 – Chairman, Postgraduate Board Sub-Committee on Bibliographic Style in the University of Jos.

1985 – Member, Postgraduate School Editorial Board.

1986 – Member, Centre for Development Studies Editorial Board.

1986-1988 – Hall Mistress, Naraguta Female Hostel.

1986 June – Member, Panel to Investigate Student Crisis in the University of Jos.

1988 – Member, Appointments and Promotions Committee, Group ‘B’ Complex.

1988-Present - Chairman, Appointments and Promotions Committee (Junior Staff) Sub-Committee to investigate case of theft by Security men.

1988 – Chairman, Organizing Committee for Academic and Research Libraries Seminar on “Utilization of Library and Information Resources in Nigeria” held at University of Jos, Jos, 31 October.

1989 – Chairman, Registry Sub-Committee on Re-designation of Personal Secretaries and Principal Executive Officers.

1990 Feb-1997 – Member, University Primary School Management Board.

1990 – Chairman, Jos University Primary School Management Board, Sub-Committee on Administrative Structure of the School, July.

1990 – Member, Committee on Allegation of Plagiarism, October.

1990-1996 – Member,, University and Library project Implementation Committee for World Bank Credit Facility.

1991 Nov-1996 – Chairman, Library Project Implementation Committee for World Bank Credit Facility.

1991 – Chairman, Committee on Teaching and Research Equipment Estimates for 1991/92, April.

1991 – Planned and supervised movement of all Library subject collections and readers’ seats for re-arrangement of the whole Library to include the third extension on Bauchi Road Campus, April.

1991 Oct to Present - Member of Statutory Committees as Acting and later Substantive University Librarian – Senate, Appointments and Promotion Committees (Senior staff) Academic Policy, Research and Publications Committee, Physical Planning Estimates and Development Committee, Faculty Boards, Senate Curriculum Committee and Linkages and Affiliation Committee and University Publications Committee since their Formation in 1997.

Dec 1993-Jul 1994 – Hall Mistress, Naraguta Female Hostel.

1994 Apr-Sept. – Chairman, University Project Implementation Committee for World Bank Credit Facility.

1994 – Member, University Computer Committee.

1996 – Chairman, Appointments and Promotions Committee (Junior Staff) Subcommittee on Conditions of Service.

1997 – Joint Coordinator, Nigerian Library Association/Afro Euro Consults Seminar 30-31 October.

1998 – Secretary, Appointments and Promotions Committee (Senior Staff) Subcommittee on Registry, October.

1998 – Member, Appointments and Promotions Committee (Senior Staff) Subcommittee on Conditions of Service, October.

1999 – Matron, University Staff Multipurpose Cooperative Society.

 

1968-1969 – Secretary, Western State Nigerian Library Association, School Libraries Section.

1969-1970 – Chairman, Western State Library Association, School Libraries Section.

1971-1972 – Secretary, Classical Association of Ghana.

1976-1977 – Chairman, Benue-Plateau States Division of Nigerian Library Association.

1977-1979 – Chairman, Plateau State Division of Nigerian Library Association (thereafter Exco Member till 1986).

1977 – Member, Plateau State Library Board (while it existed) April-December.

1981 – Chairman, Sub-Committee on Transportation for Nigerian Library Association Annual Conference Planning Committee, November 1981-February 1982.

1981 – Member, National Library Task Force on Library Statistics and Chairman October 1981 to the end of its existence September 1982.

1981 – Coordinator for National Library Zonal Workshop on Library Statistics, Jos, June.

1981 – Member, Radio Plateau Discussion Panel on Librarianship as a Career.

1984 – Member, PTV discussion panel on Librarianship in Nigeria, November.

1985 – Lectured on “Starting School Libraries” at Plateau State Division Nigerian Library Association Seminar for Primary School Head Teachers, February.

1985 – Rapporteur at National Universities Commission/British Council 3rd Workshop for Senior University Administrators held at University of Jos, Jos, 9-14 September.

1987 – Talked at opening of Taoheed Private School Library, Jos on Contributions of Parents/Associates of the School towards the Library, November.

1989 – Talked on “Use of the Library” to Inter-School Rotational Meeting of Young Readers Club at St. Murumba’s College, Jos, September.

1991 – Member, Interview Panel for College Librarian of Federal College of Education (Special) Oyo, September.

1991 – Nominated representative for Institutions of Higher Learning on Resuscitated Plateau State Library Board, November.

1991 Nov-Present – Member, Committee of University Librarians of Nigerian Universities (CULNU).

1991 Nov-Present – Chairman, Editorial Board, Nigerian Periodicals Index produced by University of Jos Library for CULNU.

1994 Jun-Oct – Member, National Universities Commission Team on Formative Evaluation of the World Bank Federal Universities Project.

1995-1997 – Plateau State Representative on Book Aid International, Northern Distribution Committee.

(xvi) CONTRIBUTIONS OUTSIDE OF UNIVERSITY

1965 – Secretary, Oyo/Oshun Amateur Athletic Association.

1967-1970 – Secretary, Nigerian Careers Council.

1971-1972 – Secretary, Staff Meetings, St. Augustine’s College, Cape Coast, Ghana.

1974-1980 – Chairman, Nigerian National Museum Society, Jos (thereafter, member).

1980 – Secretary/Treasurer, Hillcrest School PTA, Jos.

1982 – Presenter of NTA Jos Weekly Series “Generation Game.”

1981-1983; 1984-1986 – Zonal Coordinator for National Library Cooperative Acquisitions Scheme Zone ‘D’ (till it ceased to function).

1982 – Elected Councillor of Nigerian Library Association, February.

1984 – Lectured on the Development of Youth at Bukuru Rotary Club, First Ladies Night, 17 September.

1990-93 – Treasurer, Baptist High School, PTA, Jos.

1991-1999 – Secretary, St. Louis Conference, St. Vincent de Paul Society, Catholic Archdiocese of Jos.

1997 Oct – Finance Officer, Integral Development Commission Justice and Peace Movement, St. Louis Parish, Catholic Archdiocese of Jos.

1999 May to Present – President, St. Louis Conference, St. Vincent de Paul Society, Catholic Archdiocese of Jos.

1999 May to Present – Member, Human Rights Organisation, Catholic Archdiocese of Jos.

1999 July to December – Coordinator, Youth Bible Study Class, St. Louis Parish, Catholic Archdiocese of Jos.

1999 September to Present – Acting Secretary, Human Rights Organisation, Catholic Archdiocese of Jos.

1999 October to Present – President, St. Louis Particular Council, St. Vincent de Paul Society, Catholic Archdiocese of Jos.

1999 November to Present – Secretary, Jos Central Council, St. Vincent de Paul Society, Catholic Archdiocese of Jos.

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