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About the Company

University Press PLC (UPPLC) is Nigeria’s largest indigenous book publisher. Founded in 1949 as the Nigerian branch of Oxford University Press, it became a public liability company in 1978. UPPLC publishes and sells books for educational and general reading, covering pre-primary to tertiary levels. The company’s headquarters and main warehouse are located in Ibadan, with offices and representatives across Nigeria and in Accra, Ghana.

Leadership Team

• Bar. Obafunso Ogunkeye – Chairman
• Mr. Samuel Kolawole – Managing Director/CEO
• Mr. Oladele Ayodele – Executive Director, Finance
• Mr. Olumide Akinyemi – Executive Director, Publishing

Corporate Social Responsibility (CSR)

University Press PLC is committed to corporate social responsibility through initiatives that promote community development, environmental sustainability, and economic growth. The company emphasizes responsible business practices and social impact, aiming to improve the quality of life in its host communities.

Company Milestones

• 1949: Established as Oxford University Press Nigeria.
• 1963: Published the first local educational book, “Ijala Are Ode” by Oladipo Yemitan.
• 1978: Incorporated as a public liability company and renamed University Press Limited.
• 1991: Received the Nigerian Publishers’ Association Fellowship Award for contributions to the publishing industry.
• 2008: Won the Pearl Sectoral Leadership Award in the printing and publishing sector.