Professor Oshiotse Andrew Okwilagwe is a Nigerian librarian, administrator and the Vice-Chancellor of Westland University, Iwo, Osun State and the first Nigerian professor of publishing.[1]
Professor Oshiotse Andrew Okilagwe | |
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Oshiotse | |
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| Born | Oshiotse 17 July 1951 Jattu-Uzairue |
| Nationality | Nigerian |
| Other names | Andrew |
| Education | M.A. in Communication and Language |
| Alma mater | University of Ibadan |
| Occupation | Librarian |
| Employer | Westland University, Iwo |
| Notable work | Librarianship, Publishing |
Early life and education edit
Prof. Okilagwe (born 17 July 1951) hails from Jattu-Uzairue, Edo State. He holds a B.A. (1979), M.A. in Communication and Language from the University of Ibadan(1983), M.Litt (Publishing Studies) from the University of Stirling (1984). He obtained MLS in Library, Archival and Information Studies (1987), and in 1995, PhD in publishing from the University of Ibadan respectively.[2][3][4]
Publications edit
Prof. Okwilagwe has worked with over 450 authors on various publishing projects in Africa. His research focus is on the influence of Publishing, and Library and Information Science on national development, with over 65 articles published in learned journals.[5]
References edit
- ^ Biographical Legacy and Research Foundation (2018). "Oikilagwe, Prof. Oshiotse Andrew". Biographical Legacy and Research Foundation. Retrieved 15 July 2021.
- ^ "Oshiotse Andrew Okwilagwe: Profile of a Academic Guru Who Emerged New VC of Westland University". 28 October 2019.
- ^ "Dr. Oshiotse Andrew Okwilagwe: Celebrating An Astute Scholar At 65". www.thenigerianvoice.com. Retrieved 15 July 2021.
- ^ University of Ibadan (2019). "Okilagwe Andrew" (PDF). educ.ui.edu.ng. Retrieved 16 September 2021.
- ^ Osso, Sera (15 May 2018). "OKWILAGWE, Prof. Oshiotse Andrew". Biographical Legacy and Research Foundation. Retrieved 24 December 2022.