The Deputy Registrar, Media and Corporate Relations, Mr. Bamidele Babatunde Odugbesan, has called for digitisation and accountability on tge the part of non-teaching staff members of the University to ensure that knowledge gained from various trainings, seminars, workshops, and conferences is not lost but impacts positively in the discharge of their administrative duties.
He gave this charge at the opening of an eight-week Staff Training Programme organised by the Staff Training and Welfare Unit of the Human Resource Management Division.
The programme is themed: “Strengthening Institutional Growth Through Strategic Staff Development”.
Mr. Odugbesan commended the University Management for prioritizing the professional development of its staff, but emphasized the importance of translating training into practical improvements in service delivery. He warned that poor record-keeping compromises both institutional integrity and operational efficiency.
“In today’s digital age, effective records and information management are essential to every organisation,” he added.
He urged administrators to embrace the digitization of documents, highlighting its benefits—including improved access, accuracy, collaboration, and security. However, he cautioned against potential risks such as data breaches, hacking, and manipulation, stressing the need for strong security protocols and manual backups.
As part of his recommendations, Mr. Odugbesan advocated for the designation of records officers at the unit level across all divisions to ensure greater accountability.
He noted that records are critical to administrative efficiency and institutional accountability, supporting decision-making, strategic planning, and organizational growth.
He concluded by warning that while embracing technology, Institutions must ensure that solutions are adapted to local cultures and societal needs.
In a related development, the University Librarian,Prof Adebambo Oduwole during the training announced plans to launch a mobile application that will give students and staff access to the University’s e-book collection directly from their phones.
Prof. Oduwole noted a decline in traditional reading habits and revealed that the library currently holds about 15,000 e-books, including titles published in 2025.
Similarly, the Bursar, Mr. Kabiru Ogunneye, FCA, presented the achievements of the Bursary Department under his leadership. He disclosed that a new financial software is being introduced, which will allow staff to retrieve their individual pay advice information within minutes.
On the healthcare front, the Medical Director, Dr. Gbenga Okusanya, praised the Management for supporting the full digitization of medical records at the University Clinic. He stated that the use of “Smart Doctor” software—tested for over five years—enabled staff and students’ medical histories to be accessed quickly and securely.
In his closing remarks, the Registrar noted that the digitalization of the Human Resource Management Division is nearly completed.
He added that the automation of the Academic Affairs and Admissions Divisions has already been finalized, urging staff members to use their official University email accounts for all correspondence.
The training programme continues over the next eight weeks, focusing on key aspects of Institutional development and operational excellence.