Book Aid International, a leading UK
charity book donor organization has made a generous donation of 1039 books to University of Abuja. The donated books are brand
new from UK publishers comprising basic and advanced textbooks on the various disciplines
of study in the University in the areas of medicine, sciences, art, social
sciences. Communication, literature and others. It also includes books for leisure readings. The
books were well selected and will provide essential knowledge to support education
and research activities in the University.
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| Book Donation to University of Abuja by Book Aid International |
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| Book Aid International Book Donation unveiling ceremony at University of Abuja, Nigeria |
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| Book Aid International Book Donation unveiling ceremony at Samuel Ogbemudia Library, University of Abuja, Nigeria |
An Unveiling ceremony
for the books was organized by the University Library to publicize the donation
and sensitize the university community of the receipt of the knowledge
resources. The Vice Chancellor University of Abuja Prof.
Aisha Sani Maikudi performed the unveiling of the books. The University Librarian
Prof. Ebele N. Anyaoku presented the books to the Vice Chancellor Prof.
Aisha Sani Maikudi for the unveiling.
The Vice Chancellor Prof. Aisha Sani Maikudi in her speech expressed immense gratitude and joy for the opportunity to
unveil the generous donation by Book Aid International of valuable additions to
the university library. The Vice Chancellor stated that the University of
Abuja is committed to fostering a culture of reading, research, and innovation.
This contribution aligns perfectly with this vision of advancing excellence,
innovation, and inclusivity in education. She expressed deep appreciation to
Book Aid International for recognizing the importance of investing in the
intellectual growth of the University community. She noted that books are not just
repositories of knowledge; they are windows to the world, tools for
transformation, and the foundation of lifelong learning. The generous donation
will significantly enrich the University academic resources, empower the
students, and support staff in their pursuit of excellence. She urged students
and staff to make the most of these resources, ensuring they serve as a
catalyst for groundbreaking ideas and transformative scholarship.
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| Prof. Aisha Sani Maikudi, Vice Chancellor, University of Abuja Delivering her Speach at the Book Aid Internationa Book Donation unveiling ceremony |
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| Prof. Ebele N. Anyaoku University Librarian, University of Abuja Presenting Book Aid International Book Donation |
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| From Left to Right, Mrs. Shiva Rae Koundun, The University Bursar, Prof. Aisha Sani Maikudi, Vice Chancellor. and Prof. Ebele Anyaoku, The University Librarian at the Book Aid International Book unveiling ceremony at Samuel Ogbemudia Library, University of Abuja, Nigeria |
Welcoming the Vice Chancellor and the University community, the University Librarian Prof. Ebele N. Anyaoku expressed heartfelt gratitude to Book Aid International for the magnanimous donation that have contributed to enriching the information resources collections at University of Abuja Library. She stated that the Book Aid International vision for a world where everyone has access to books that enrich, improve and change their lives will certainly be accomplished in University of Abuja through the donations. She announced that Book Aid International offered direct partnership to the University and the partnership agreement has been successfully signed by both organizations. The book donation is the direct benefit of the partnership. In addition, the University Library was selected by the organization as a distribution point in Abuja for the distributing of donations to other libraries in the region. The University Librarian thanked the Book Aid International management team: Alison Tweed, Chief Executive, Book Aid International who graciously paid working visits to the University of Abuja Library to address issues pertaining to the partnership and donation, others are Ms Giorgia Cerruti, Partnerships Manager, Darcy Gresley Partnerships and Operations Officer and Dr. Victoria Okojie. She stated that they have been instrumental in enabling the valuable donation.
In attendance were principal officers, council members of the University including the University Bursar, Mrs. Shiva Rae Koundun, the Provost, College of Health Sciences, Prof. Titus Ibekwe, The Deans of faculties, Heads of Departments, lecturers, students and other members of the University community. Together with the Vice Chancellor, Prof. Aisha Sani Maikudi and The University Librarian Prof. Ebele Anyaoku, the attendees inspected the books which were displayed in subject categories.
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| Prof. Titus Ibekwe The Provost, College of Health Sciences, at the ceremony |
