About the Journal

The Theme of the First International Conference of the Department of Information Management, Faculty of Communication and Information Sciences, Lead City University, Ibadan is “Navigating the Future: Innovations in the Field of Information Management”. The conference, which held between 17^th and 20^th February 2025, marks a significant milestone in the history of our department and the university.

Our special appreciation to the entire management of Lead City University for their support. We appreciate our Keynote Speakers, Dr. (Mrs.) Oyebola Ayeni, Registrar, Lead City University; and Dr. (Mrs.) Florence Ajimobi, the former first lady of Oyo State. We appreciate our Lead Paper Presenters, Prof. Oyesoji Aremu, Deputy Vice Chancellor (Academics), Achievers University, Owo, and Dr. Nkem Osuigwe, one of the Directors of the African Library & Information Associations & Institutions, Accra, Ghana. We also appreciate our pre-conference workshop facilitator, Assoc. Prof. Olusegun Titus, of the department of music, Obafemi Awolowo University, Ile-Ife, Nigeria.

We also appreciate the Head of Department, Dr. Sophia V. Adeyeye; the Chairman of the Conference Organising Committee, Dr. Sunday Tunmibi; Secretary of the Conference Organising Committee, Dr. Oluwatosin Ologbosere; all the leaders of different sub-committees; all members of the organising committee; the Dean and all members of the faculty; and all the participants.