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Nigerian Library Association (NLA)

The Nigerian Library Association (NLA) is a recognized organization for librarians and library and information science educators in Nigeria. Its headquarters is in Abuja. It was established...

Abuja, Nigeria Founded 1962 Works in 1 country Community Development
NGONon-governmental organisation
1962Year founded
1Country of operation
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About NLA

The Nigerian Library Association (NLA) is a recognized organization for librarians and library and information science educators in Nigeria. Its headquarters is in Abuja. It was established in 1962 in Ibadan. It was born from the West African Library Association (WALA). The NLA provides a forum for cooperation, knowledge sharing, and advocacy for the advancement of libraries and information services across the nation among librarians, information scientists, library professionals, and associated stakeholders. Kalu Chioma Okorie (OON), its pioneer president, is one of the first to receive the Fellow Award of the association. The current president of NLA and chairman of the council and president is Dr. Lawal Umar.

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