The Nature and Informational Characteristics of the Archives of Universities in Nigeria: the Obafemi Awolowo University Example

Abstract

This paper reviewed the definition of archives and its relevance to research and learning in the universities and higher institutions in Nigeria. It attempted to analyze the various record groups in the university system with a view to identifying their research values and significance to literature using the archives of Obafemi Awolowo University, Ile-Ife, as an example. The paper proffered recommendations such as the inauguration of the records and archives management committee and the establishment of records and archival management policies in Obafemi Awolowo University and other higher institutions in Nigeria.