The Equipment Maintenance Centre (EMC) offers a wide range of professional technical services designed to support teaching, research, and institutional development within and beyond the University of Ibadan. Our services include:

• Equipment installation and commissioning (laboratory, scientific, office, household).
• Preventive and corrective maintenance.
• Repair and calibration of laboratory equipment.
• Solar photovoltaic systems (solar power solutions) installation and maintenance.
• Consultancy for tertiary institutions and private organizations.
• Technical support for teaching and research.
• Development of innovative solutions.
• New Initiative: Research partnerships and collaboration on funding and grant applications related to equipment procurement.

Solar Photovoltaic Systems and Power Backup Solutions
The EMC provides end-to-end solar power solutions including system design, equipment procurement, installation, commissioning, and post-installation support. Each system is carefully designed to match the specific energy requirements of the client unit, ensuring efficient performance and long operational life.

Our installations prioritise high-quality components sourced from reputable manufacturers with established technical support in Nigeria. This ensures reliability, availability of spare parts, and long-term maintainability of installed systems.

In addition to installation, the Centre provides ongoing technical support, periodic maintenance, and professional guidance on system operation to ensure safe use and optimal performance.

Why Work With the Equipment Maintenance Centre?

The EMC provides solar and equipment services with an emphasis on long-term reliability, safety, and institutional accountability.

Key advantages include:

Institutional Accountability
As a University unit, our operations are guided by professional standards, transparency, and the responsibility to protect the University’s infrastructure and investments.

Careful System Design
Each installation is designed based on detailed assessment of the client’s energy requirements to ensure balanced system performance and durability.

High-Quality Components
The Centre prioritises the use of reputable equipment manufacturers with established service networks in Nigeria. This ensures reliability, availability of spare parts, and long-term operational stability.

After-Installation Support
Unlike many commercial installations, EMC provides continued technical support, system monitoring advice, and maintenance services to ensure that installations continue to perform effectively over time.

Cost-Effective Solutions
Because EMC operates within the University environment, our objective is not simply installation but long-term value. We therefore strive to minimise costs while maintaining high standards of equipment quality and engineering integrity.

Past Projects & Milestones 

The following projects and milestones — achieved through the dedication of successive Directors, engineers, and staff of the EMC — reflect our sustained record of service to the University of Ibadan community and our growing portfolio of external collaborations:

• Installation of inverters and solar systems at Kenneth Dike Library, Faculties of Science and Pharmacy, Faculty of Technology (NLNG), Department of Library, Archival and Information Studies, Central Laboratory, Zoology Department, Agronomy Department, Internal Audit Department, Academic Planning Office, Physical Planning Unit, Office of International Programmes, Student Affairs Office, Registrar’s Office, Cash Office, Deputy Vice Chancellor (Academic) Office, Deans Office (Faculty of Science), Vice Chancellor’s Office, and University staff residences (Vice Chancellor, Registrar, and DVC Administration).
• Installation of inverters and solar systems in Queen Idia Hall, Awo Hall, and the International School Ibadan (ISI).
• Installation of solar panels and inverter system at the Vice Chancellor’s residence.
• Lighting-up of the UI Main Gate Car Park with inverter/solar system.
• Drosophila Laboratory, Department of Biochemistry: Solar inverters.
• CBN and FLT, Faculty of Science: Protection systems for projectors and inverter installations.
• Repair of Lamina Flow system in the Department of Veterinary Medicine at ₦50,000 (instead of several millions projected for foreign experts).
• Repair of sensitive scientific equipment for the Departments of Chemical Pathology, Botany, and Crop Protection & Environmental Biology at significantly reduced costs.
• Repair and replacement of batteries for the Departments of Civil Engineering and Geography.
• Secured a contract worth over ₦2 million with NIHORT, Ibadan, for equipment repair and servicing.
• Provided consultancy and equipment servicing for Precious Cornerstone University, Ibadan.

• Development of the UI-light sensor in collaboration with IT students to reduce energy waste on campus.

   

These achievements reflect our commitment to practical innovation, cost-effective solutions, and partnerships that extend the impact of our work beyond the University environment.