National Library Attains Full Accreditation for CALIM Diploma Programme

The National Library of Nigeria (NLN) has secured full accreditation from the National Board for Technical Education (NBTE) for the Centre for Advanced Library and Information Management (CALIM) to run a diploma program. 

The organisation also announced the matriculation of the third set of diploma students and the remodeling of the Centre with standard hostel accommodation. 

The National Librarian and Chief Executive Officer of NLN, Professor Chinwe Veronica Anunobi, said this during an interactive session with staff of the organisation to commemorate her fourth anniversary in office. 

“These milestones are anchored on our 8-point agenda and aligned with the five strategic objectives of the 2025–2030 new strategic plan. This strategy represents the NLN’s journey in fostering literacy, education, research, cultural preservation, and access to knowledge,” Prof Anunobi said in a statement signed by the Assistant Director, Information and Public Relations of the National Library of Nigeria, Vershima Orvell-Dio. 

Reflecting on her stewardship over the past years, Prof. Anunobi highlighted notable achievements including sponsorship of 118 staff for capacity-building training covering professional and specialised competencies, recruitment of 94 new staff to replace exited personnel, enhancement of outsourced staff salaries, and provision of welfare support to ailing staff. 

Others were successful 60th anniversary celebrations featuring a landmark road walk to the NLN headquarters under construction, development of a new strategic plan 2025–2030, to replace the 2020 – 2024 plan, continuation of the International Digital Literacy Training, and the production of 141 certified graduates. 

The National Librarian also unveiled key initiatives for the coming year, including digitising Nigeria’s cultural and historical heritage and delivering cutting-edge educational tools, expanding digital access through a robust virtual platform, and promoting storytelling, creativity, and literacy through national and regional programs. 

Prof. Anunobi expressed optimism for the early completion of the permanent headquarters, improvement in budgetary allocations, the delivery of an operational bus, expansion of directorates to enhance productivity, and the forthcoming launch of the National Library of Nigeria Fund.