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NAME:                                                         Innocent Isa Ekoja
PLACE OF BIRTH:                                      Ikobi-Ochekwu, Apa L.G.A.,
STATE OF ORIGIN:                                    Benue State
LOCAL GOVERNMENT AREA:                Agatu
NATIONALITY:                                          Nigerian
PERMANENT HOME ADDRESS:              Ikobi-Ochuekwu Apa L.G.A.,                                                                       Benue State
CURRENT POSTAL ADDRESS:                 University Library, University of                                                                       Abuja, P.M.B. 117, Abuja.
MARITAL STATUS:                                    Married
SEX:                                                              Male

EDUCATIONAL INSTITUTIONS ATTENDED WITH DATES:

  1. St.Patrick’s School, Ikobi-Ochekwu, 1968-1970
  2. Methodist School, Jos, 1971-1972
  3. St. Murumba College, Jos, 1973-1977
  4. A.B.U., Zaria, 1978-1980
  5. A.B.U., Zaria, 1981-1984
  6. University of Ibadan, 1988-1990
  7. ATBU, Bauchi 1994
  8. A.B.U., Zaria 1997/1998-1999/200.

ACADEMIC AND PROFESSIONAL QUALIFICATIONS WITH DATES

  1. WASC (1977)
  2. DLS (1980)
  3. BLS (1984)
  4. MLS (1990)
  5. Certificate in TINLIB Operations (Library Automation), 1992
  6. Certificate, Application Development Using Dbase, (1994).
  7. Ph.D (2000)
  8. Certificate in ICT Capacity Building, 2003.
  9. Chartered Librarian of Nigeria, 2005

ACADEMIC AND PROFESSIONAL QUALIFICATIONS WITH DATES

AWARD
i)  Winner, American Society for Information Science and Technology International Paper Contest, 2002.
ii)  Recipient, PSR Msgazine Development in Nigeria Merit Award (DINMA), 2008.
iii) Nominated, Complete Success Distinguished Nation Builders Merit Award (DINBMA), 2008
iv) National, PSR Magazine Grand Awards for Productivity in Africa, 2008

WORKING EXPERIENCE:
a)         Otukpo Local Education Authority:
            Classroom Teacher, LEA Primary School, Abogbe-Agatu, Benue State
b)         Benue State Library Services
i)          Long Vacation employment, 1979.
ii)         Library Officer and Head, Reference Section, Makurdi Library, 1980-1981
iii)        Library Officer, and Head, Idah Divisional Library, 1981.
c)         i) N.Y.S.C. and Head, Cataloguing Section, 1985
d)         Usmanu Danfodiyo University Library, Sokoto.
i)          Assistant Librarian and Head, Documents/Research and Gifts/Exchanges Sections, 1986-1987.
ii)         Special Assistant to University Librarian, 1986-1987
iii)        Librarian II and Head, Collection Development Division, 1987-1990
iv)        Library Training Officer, 1987-1988.
v)         Librarian I and Head, Collection Development Division, 1990-1992.
vi)        Senior Librarian and Head, Collection Development and Technical Services Divisions, 1992-1994.
vii)       Senior Librarian and Coordinator, University Library Annex, 1992-1994.
viii)      Lecturer, The Use of Library in GNS, 1987-1988.
ix)        Lecturer, Library Training Programme, 1986-1988.
e)         Abubakar Tafawa Balewa University, Bauchi.
i)          Senior Librarian and Head, Acquisitions Section, 1994-1996.
ii)         Principal Librarian and Head Acquisitions Section, 1996-May, 2003.
iii)        Principal Librarian and Ag. Head, Collection Development Division, May 2003 -  October, 2003.
iv)        Deputy University Librarian and Head, Collection Development Division, October, 2003             to November, 2005.
v)         Lecturer, GNS 2001: Information Science, 1994 to 2005.
vi)        Lecturer, Library Training Programme, 1994 to 2005.
vii)       Part-Time Lecturer, School of Management Technology, 2003 to 2005.
viii)      Director, General Studies Division 2003 - 2005

University Administration
i)          Member, Investigation Panel on the Missing Volumes of McGraw-Hill Encyclopedia of Science             and Technology, ATBU Library, 1994.
ii)         Member, Library Staff Evaluation Exercise, ATBU, 1994-2005
iii)        Member, ATBU Library Academic Board, 1994 to 2005
iv)        Library Representative, School Board of Agriculture, ATBU, 1995 to 2003.
v)         Member, ATBU Library Strategic Planning Committee, 1995/96.
vi)        Member, Vehicle/Vehicle Refurbishing and Furniture Loans Committee, ATBU,   1995    to             1998.
vii)       Secretary, ATBU Library Research Committee, 1995 – 1998.
viii)      Member, ATBU Library Consultancy Services Committee, 1996.
ix)        Member, ATBU-ASUU-Council Negotiating Team, 1996.
x)         Chairman, Ad hoc Committee on University Library Mission Towards the Year    2010,   1997.
xi)        Member, Exhibition Committee, ATBU Library, 2002 (Mounted Exhibition During the Visit of              NUC Executive Secretary on the 4th January, 2002).
xii)       Chairman, Committee for the Sale of Excess PTF Books, 2007
xiii)      Member, University Senate, 2003 to 2005.
xiv)      Member, ATBU Peace Committee, 2005.
Ahmadu Bello University, Zaria
i)          Part-time Lecturer, Department of Library and Information Science, 1999 to 2005
ii)         Lecturer, Institute of Education Diploma Courses, Regular and L.V.T. 1999-   2001.
iii)        Lecturer, Faculty of Education L.V.T. 1999-2001
iv)        External Examiner, Department of Library and Information Science, 2006 to 2008
v)        Visiting Professor, Department of Library and Information Science, 2008-

University of Abuja.
i)          University Librarian, 2005 to date
ii)         Lecturer, Bachelor of Library and Information Science (BLIS), 2007 to date.
iii)        Lecturer, GST 101: Use of Library Component of Use of English- 2006 to date.

University Administration

  1. Member, University Management, 2005 to date.
  2. Member, University Senate, 2005 to date.
  3. Member, Appointments and Promotions Committee, 2006 to date.
  4. Member, Postgraduate School Board, 2005 to date
  5. Member, Senate Admissions Committee, 2005 to date.
  6. Member, Centre for Distance Learning and Continuing Education (CDL & CE) Board, 2006 to date.
  7. Member, University Library Committee, 2005 to date
  8. Chairman, Library Appointments and Promotions Committee, 2005 to date.

Chairman, Library Management Committee

  1. Chairman, Library Academic Board, 2005 to date.
  2. Chairman, Shops/Kiosks Allocation Committee, 2006 to date.
  3. Chairman, Committee on Students Demonstration of 1st March, 2006.
  4. Chairman, Committee to Investigate Alleged Case of Sexual Harassment Against Dr. E.B. Uwatt by Miss Ogochukwu E. Madubuko, 2006.
  5. Chairman, Committee to Investigate Alleged Case of Abuse of Office by Dr. M.A. Mainoma, 2006.
  6. Chairman, Committee to Investigate the Seal-Off of the University Clinic on the 13th of January, 2007 and the Crisis of 17th January, 2007
  7. Chairman, Task Force on the Eviction of Illegal Photocopier Operators, 2006.
  8. Member, Junior Staff Interview Panel, 2006 to date.
  9. Member, Senior Staff Interview Panel, 2006 to date
  10. Chairman, Committee to Identify the Needs of the Security Unit, 2007.
  11. Chairman, Students Union Electoral Committee (University Management Committee) 2006.
  12. Chairman, Committee to Investigate Alleged Falsification of Results of Diploma in Public Administration, 2007.
  13. Member, Visitation Panel White Paper Implementation Committee, 2007.
  14. Member, Central Research Committee, 2008 
  15. Member, Publications Committee, 2008
  16. Member, Committee of Deans and Directors, 2008 

Projects Supervised:

  1. 8 Diploma Projects
  2. 3 BLS Projects
  3. 4 MBA Projects

1.   Hundumofore, Nelosn T.“The Impact of Management Information Systems on Decision Making in       an Organisation:  A Case Study of Steyr Nigeria Limited, Bauchi”, 2006.
2.  Ahmed, Auta.  The Role of Information Conflict Resolution in NITEL, Kano Territory”, 2006.
3.  Abubakar Aisha. “The Impact of Management Information Systems in Banking Operations in Bauchi      Metropolis”, 2006.
4.  Sani, Ahmed. “The Role of Information on Decision Making in Steyr, Nigeria Limited, Bauchi”,      2006.

Projects Externally Examined

    1. Okoli, Assumption Chioma (2006).  “A Study of the Material Resources in Two Research Institute in Zaria.”  MLS, ABU., Zaria.
    2. Usman Ya’u (2006). “The Study of Users Response to the Resources and Services of Abdullahi Mohammed Public Library, Ahmadu Bello University, Zaria.”  MLS, A.B.U., Zaria.
    3. Adubika, Thomas Olusola (2008). “Performance Evaluation of Library Software Application Packages in Selected Academic Libraries in Nigeria.”  MLS, A.B.U., Zaria.
    4. Aliyu, Murtala (2008). “Information Networking Among Pure and Applied Scientists in Ahmadu Bello University, Zaria.”  MLS, A.B.U., Zaria.
    5. Habibu, Mohammed (2008). “Information Sources, Access and Use for Conflict Resolution in Bida Emirate Council. “MLS, A.B.U., Zaria.

v)         Currently supervising 3 MLS and 2 MBA Project

Practical Library Experience as a Student at:

  1. Kashim Ibrahim Library, A.B.U. Zaria, 1980, 1983.
  2. Institute of Agricultural Reasearch Library, A.B.U., Zaria, 1980-1983
  3. Medical Library, A.B.U., Zaria, 1980, 1983.
  4. President Kennedy Library, A.B.U. Zaria 1980, 1983.
  5. College of Education Library, Sokoto, 1989.
  6. International Institute of Tropical Agriculture Library, Ibadan, 1989.

15  (a). PUBLICATIONS:

  1. Ekoja, I.I. (1992). “The effects of austerity on collection development in Nigerian university libraries with particular reference to Usmanu Danfodiyo University Library, Sokoto.” International Information and Library Review, 24, 173-187.
  2. Ekoja, I.I. (1994), “The proposed four-year A.B.U. BLS Programme and the place of its graduates in academic libraries. Library Scientist, 11:24:31.
  3. Ekoja, I.I. (1994). “ An appraisal of user-satisfaction with the services of Sokoto State Library, Sokoto.” Lagos Librarian , 15:57:64.
  4. Ekoja, I.I. (1995). “A Survey of the reading and book habits of librarians in Bauchi and Sokoto, Nigeria.” Lagos Librarian, 16: 24-30.
  5. Ekoja, I.I. (1996). “Alternative Sources of funding Nigerian University librarires”. Library Management, 17(3): 13-21.
  6. Ekoja, I.I. (1996). “The funding of library research in Abubakar Tafawa Balewa University, Bauchi, Nigeria.” Library Bulletin:  Nigerian University Library System, 1(2): 34-43.
  7. Ekoja, I.I. and Pisagih, H.C. (1996). “The status of book conservation/ preservation in Bauchi State.” Nigerian Journal of Library and Information Studies,, 12: 54-62.
  8. Ekoja, I.I. and Oji, S.E. (1997).“Resource sharing among university libraries in Nigeria.” Nigerian Journal of Library and Information Studies, 2:21-28.
  9. Ogunrombi, S.A.. and Ekoja, I.I. (1997). “Performance measures of shelving accuracy in university libraries: A case study of Nigeria’s technological university libraries”. Lagos Librarian, 18(1&2): 31-35.
  10. Ekoja, I.I. and Oji, S.E. (1997). “Intracity library cooperation in Bauchi, Nigeria.” Nigerian Library and Information Science Review, 15(1&2).
  11. Ogunrombi, S.A., Ekoja, I.I. and Oji, S.E. (1998). Surviving the austerity: the example of Abubakar Tafawa Balewa University Library, Bauchi, Nigeria,” Library Management, 19:42-48.
  12. Ekoja, I.I. and Oji, S.E. (1999). “Faculty status in Nigerian university libraries: A case study.” African Journal of Library, Archives and Information Science, 9(1): 37-48.
  13. Ekoja, I.I. (1999). “The funding of library research in Nigerian university libraries.” Library Management, 20(6): 338-344.
  14. Ekoja, I.I. and Adamu, D.B. (2003). “Academic Status. A comparison between teachers and librarians in Abubakar Tafawa Balewa University, Bauchi.” Education Libraries Journal, 46(2): 10-16.
  15. Ekoja, I.I. (2000). “Marketing of agricultural information in Nigeria”. Nigerian Agricultural Question and Answer Service Newsletter, 1(1): 8-9.
  16. Ekoja, I.I. (2000). “Begging for attention: The case of Waziri Junaidu History and Culture Bureau, Sokoto.” Library Focus, 17 & 18: 62-74.
  17. Ekoja, I.I. (2000), “The place of marketing in library and information services.”  The Information Manager, 1(1): 22-28.
  18. Ekoja, I.I. (2004). “Sensitizing users for increased information use:  The case of Nigerian farmers.” African Journal of Library, Archives and Information Science.
  19. Ekoja, I.I. (2003). “Impact of intervention measures on collection development in Nigerian University libraries with particular reference to Abubakar Tafawa Balewa University, Bauchi.”  African Journal of Library, Archives and Information Science, 13(1): 79-85.
  20. Ekoja, I.I. (2003). “Farmers’ access to agricultural information in Nigeria”. American Society for Information Science and Technology Bulletin, 29 (6):21-23.
  21. Ekoja, I.I. (2002). “Channels of Communicating agricultural information preferred by Nigerian farmers.”  International Association of Agricultural Information Specialists Quarterly Bulletin, 47(2): 38-42.
  22. Ekoja, I.I. (2003). “Information provision to Nigerian farmers:  The information services of the National Agricultural Extension and Research Liaison services.” Samaru Journal of Information Studies, 2(1): 1-8.
  23. Ekoja, I.I. (2003). “Access to and use of information as factors for adoption of innovations and increased agricultural productivity by Nigerian farmers.  Forthcoming in the International Association of Agricultural Information Specialists Quarterly Bulletin.
  24. Ekoja, I.I. (2004). “Medium as the message: How true for Nigerian farmers.” Owena Journal of Library and Information Science, 1(1): 33-40
  25. Ekoja, I.I. “Personal variables affecting the adoption of agricultural innovations by Nigerian farmers.” Forthcoming in the South African Journal of Agricultural Extension.
  26. Ekoja, I.I. (2007). “Information technology (ICT) knowledge, use and skills of librarians in Nigerian University libraries.” Communicate: Journal of Library and Information Science, 9(1): 1-16.
  27. Ekoja, I.I. (2008). “Information needs and behaviours of populations in less developed regions.” A paper commissioned by Encyclopedia of Library and Information Sciences. New York: Taylor and Francis.
  28. Ekoja, I.I. (2008): “Nigeria.”  A Paper commissioned by Encyclopedia of Library and Information Sciences. New York: Taylor and Francis.

b)         UNPUBLISHED WORKS/THESES/PROJECTS:
            i)          The Cataloguing Staff Manual, 1980
            ii)         An Assessment of Job Satisfaction Among the Staff of Benue State                         Library Service. BLS Project, 1984.
            iii)        The International Monetary Fund in Africa: A Bibliography, 1989, 94p.
            iv)        The Traditional Burial Rites of the Idoma People: A Case Study of Oral                         Archives. 1989, 108p.
            v)         Developing University Library Collections in Austere Times: A Case                         Study of Usmanu Danfodiyo University Library, Sokoto, MLS Project, 1990  
             vi)      The Marketing of Agricultural Information by the National Agricultural Extension and                        Research Liaison Services and its Impact on Farmers. Ph.D. Thesis, 2000.

c)         PUBLISHED NEWSPAPER ARTICLES:
i)   “Burning the grain with the chaff.” Nigeria Standard, 22 July, 1986.
ii)  “Challenges for public libraries in our present economic crisis.” Nigeria Voice, 4 July, 1986.
iii) “Is Benue really the bread basket of Nigeria?” Nigeria Voice, 11Octgober, 1985.
iv)  “A concept of Nigerian librarianship.” Nigeria Statesmen, 28 November, 1984.
v)  “Our disappointment in religion.” Sunday Voice, 12 January, 1992.

SEMINAR WORKSHOP PAPERS:
i)     Training for the Lay Apostolate.  A paper presented at the Laity Week of St. Joseph the Worker         Catholic Church, Yelwa Tudu, Bauchi, held between 3rd – 10th March, 2002 under the theme:         Evangelization in the Third Millennium.
.ii)  Farmers’ Access to Agricultural Information in Nigeria. Paper presented at ASIST Conference,         November 18-23, 2002 at Philadepedia, USA.
iii) “Strategies for financing the School Library in Nigeria.”  A Paper presented at the Training Workshop         for School Librarians and Relevant  Teachers on the Impact of Library Orientation on Students at         the Nigerian Educational Research and Development Council, Abuja, 23-27 July, 2007.
iv)  “ICT Application in the Management of School Libraries.” A Paper Presented at the Training         Workshop on ICT Capacity Building for Teacher  Librarians at National Educational Research and         Development Council Guest House, Lagos, 16 – 20 March, 2008.
v)   “Developing Information Skills for Special Needs Learners through Project Work.” A Paper         Presented at the Training Workshop by Nigerian Educational Research and Development Council         for Special Needs Education Librarians/Teachers at the Aloevera Hotel, Minna, 24 – 28 March,         2008.
vi)  “Reference Services for the Special Needs Education.” A Paper Presented at the Training         Workshop by Nigerian Educational Research and Development Council for Special Needs         Education  Librarians/Teachers at the Aloevera Hotel, Minna, 24 – 28 March, 2008.
vii)   “Strategies for Financing the School Library” A Paper Presented at the Training Workshop for         School Administrators, Proprietors and Stakeholders on Library Management at the Hill Station         Hotel, Jos, 3 – 7 June, 2008.
viii) “Library Intellectual Freedom and Access to Information in Nigeria Paper Presented at the American         Corner National Women Development Centre, Abuja on Friday, May 30, 2008.

SEMINARS AND WORKSHOPS ATTENDED:

i)  “Management Case Writing Workshop”, Organised by Centre for Management Development, Lagos at Makurdi in 1981- 7 days.
ii)  “Automating Library Services” by BURSICON at Jos, 1991 – 3 days
iii) “Tinlib Library Automation Training” by BUSICON at Jos, 7-11 November, 1994.
iv) “Tinlib Follow-up training” by BUSICON at ATBU, Bauchi 4-15   December, 1995.
v) Information and Communication Technology Capacity Building Programme   Sponsored by Education Tax Fund at ATBU, Bauchi 15th   September to 17th October, 2003.
vi)  ETF Workshop on Quality Control and Due Process in Project Management held at Ilorin between 6th to 7th June, 2006.
vii)  CULNU National Workshop on Quality Assurance in the Management of Nigerian University System held between 3rd to 5th May, 2006 at the National Universities Commission, Abuja.

COMMUNITY SERVICE

i) Labour Prefect, St. Murumba College, Jos, 1975-1977.
ii) Presiding Officer, National Electoral Commission, 1983.
iii) Editor-in-Chief, Society of Library Science Students, A.B.U. Zaria, 1983 - 1984
iv) President MLS Class, University of Ibadan, 1988-1990.
v)  Member, Library Appointments and Promotions Committee, U.D.U.S., 1988- 1993.
vi) Facilitator, National Population Commission, 1991.vii)       Deputy Leader, Idoma Community, Sokoto, 1993.
vii) Secretary, ASUU Committee on Proper Management of Usmanu  Danfodiyo University, Sokoto, 1992/93.
viii) Editor-in-Chief, Nigerian Journal of Library and Information Services,1995-1998
ix) Chairman, Bauchi NLA Committee on the Library Needs of Bauchi Printing and Publishing Corporation, 1995/96.
x)Member, ATBU ASUU Electoral Committee, 1996.
xi)Member, ATBU, ASUU – Council Negotiating Team, 1996.
xii)Member, ATBU ASUU Committee on Membership of the Institute of Certified Teachers of Nigeria.
xiii) Chairman, Laity Week Planning Committee, St. Joseph’s Parish, Yelwa Tudu, Bauchi, 2001.
xiv)Chairman St. Joseph’s Nursery/Primary School Management Committee, 2001 to 2005.
xv)Vice-Chairman, Harvest and Bazaar Planning Committee, St. Joseph’s Parish,  Yelwa Tudu, Bauchi, 2001.
xvi) Church Announcer, St. Joseph’s Catholic Church, Yelwa Tudu, Bauchi, July 2001-2004.
xvii) Secretary, National Eucharistic Congress Committee, Apostolic Vicariate of Bauchi, 2002.
xviii) Chairman, Liturgy Committee, St. Joseph’s Paish, Yelwa, Bauchi, 2003-2005
xix) Chairman, Nigerian Library Association, Bauchi State, Chapter, 2003-2005.
xx) Member, General Studies Panel, University Curriculum Review Workshop, NUC, 3rd – 4th August, 2004.
xxi) Member, Visitation Panel to Benue State  University, 2007
xxii) Chairman, Harvest Committee, St. Peter Claver Catholic Church, University Quarters, Giri, 2007
xxiii) Member, Chaplaincy Council, St. Peter Claver Catholic Chaplaincy, University of Abuja.
xxiv) Member, Editorial Board, Abuja Infolib: Journal of Library and Information Science, 2006 to date.
xxv) Member, Editorial Board, JOSSAN: Journal of Senior Staff Association of   National Library of Nigeria, 2007 to date..
xxvi) Chairman of Session, Biennial National Workshop for Judicial Librarians, 19-23 February, 2007.
Chairman of Session, Training Workshop for School Librarians and Relevant Orientation on Students, 23 – 27.July, 2007 at NERDC, Abuja.
xxvii) Member, Education Commission, Catholic Diocese of Bauchi, 2005
xxviii) PRO, Church Council, St. Joseph Catholic Church, Yelwa, Bauchi, 2004 to 2005..
xxix) Member, Editorial Board, Communicate: Journal of Library and Information Science (Ambrose Ali University, Ekpoma), 2005 to date.
xxx) Assessor, Gubi Journal (Research Communications Published by the Academic Staff Union of Federal Polytechnics, Bauchi Chapter, 2005.
xxxi) Chairman, Local Organising Committee, CULNU National Workshop on  Quality Assurance and the Management of Nigerian Universities, Abuja,  May 3-5, 2007.
xxxii)Host University Librarian, 87th Meeting of Committee of University Librarians of Nigeria Universities, Abuja, 26 – 27 February, 2008.

MEMBERSHIP OF PROFESSIONAL/ACADEMIC ASSOCIATIONS:
i)          Member, Nigerian Library Association, 1986 to date.
ii)         Member, Literati Club, London, 1996 to date.
iii)        Member, American Society for Information Science and Technology, 2003 to date.
iv)        Member, International Association of Agricultural Information Specialists, 2003 to date.
HOBBIES
            Reading, farming and volley ball.

 

 
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