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Welcome to the Equipment Maintenance Centre (EMC), University of Ibadan

The Equipment Maintenance Centre (EMC), an initiative of the National Universities Commission (NUC), was inaugurated on 1 November 1991. Originally located in the Department of Physics, the Centre moved in 2011 to its present site on Appleton Road, opposite the Faculty of Technology junction.

Our mandate is to:
• Oversee the safe procurement, delivery, and installation of equipment.
• Safeguard and manage research and laboratory facilities.
• Maintain records of equipment location and condition.
• Develop and update equipment maintenance policies.
• Generate revenue through technical repairs, installations, and services.

Over the years, EMC has supported the University of Ibadan through inverter and solar installations, repair of specialized laboratory equipment at greatly reduced cost, and policy development for equipment management. Beyond UI, we have also extended our expertise to other universities, research institutes, and private organizations through consultancy, contract services, and collaborative projects.

Looking ahead, the Centre is committed to expanding access to modern research and laboratory equipment by fostering partnerships, attracting external funding, and ensuring that procurement and services are coordinated to maximise efficiency and impact within UI and across Nigeria’s higher education and research landscape.

Our achievements are the result of the collective efforts of past and present leadership of the Centre. We gratefully acknowledge the vision and contributions of former Directors whose work laid the foundation for many of the projects and services highlighted here.

Our commitment is to remain a reliable partner in teaching, research, community service, and technical solutions both within and beyond the University of Ibadan.

 

Prof. O. E. Oyewande

Director