University Press PLC Receives NBFT Golden Legacy Award at the 25th Nigeria International Book Fair
University Press PLC has been honoured with the prestigious NBFT Golden Legacy Award at the recently concluded 25th Nigeria International Book Fair held in Lagos, Nigeria. The award recognizes the company’s outstanding contributions to the growth and development of the Nigerian book publishing industry over the past five decades and counting.
The award was received on behalf of the company by the Executive Director, Publishing, Mrs. Folakemi Bademosi, during the landmark 25th Anniversary edition of the Nigeria International Book Fair, one of the most significant gatherings of stakeholders in the African publishing and educational sectors.
The recognition further reinforces University Press PLC’s longstanding reputation as a leading educational publisher committed to advancing learning, literacy, creativity, and academic excellence across Nigeria and beyond.
Celebrating a Legacy of Excellence
For over 50 years, University Press PLC has remained at the forefront of publishing in Nigeria, consistently delivering high-quality educational textbooks, supplementary learning materials, creative writing books, literary publications, children’s books, dictionaries, reference materials, digital educational resources, and innovative learning solutions tailored to meet the evolving needs of learners, educators, institutions, and readers across different generations.
From foundational educational materials for early learners to comprehensive resources for secondary and tertiary education, as well as publications that promote creativity, culture, and literary expression, the company has continued to play a pivotal role in supporting education, literacy development, and knowledge dissemination across the country.
The NBFT Golden Legacy Award serves as a testament to the organization’s enduring impact, resilience, innovation, and unwavering dedication to educational and publishing excellence.
Recognition of Industry Impact
The Nigeria International Book Fair is widely recognized as a strategic platform that brings together publishers, authors, educators, policymakers, booksellers, and other stakeholders within the knowledge and creative industries. The 2026 edition, themed “Education for All: Closing the Gap on Nigeria Out-of-School Children,” highlighted the urgent need for collaborative efforts toward improving access to education and learning resources.
As one of the exhibitors at the event, University Press PLC showcased a wide range of educational products, literary publications, and digital learning solutions while engaging with educators, parents, students, institutional partners, and industry stakeholders throughout the three-day fair.
Receiving the NBFT Golden Legacy Award during such a significant milestone event underscores the company’s invaluable contributions to educational publishing, literary development, and national growth.
Commitment to the Future
Speaking on the recognition, the company expressed appreciation to the organizers of the Nigeria International Book Fair for the honour and reaffirmed its commitment to continuously delivering quality educational content, creative publications, and innovative learning solutions that empower learners, inspire readers, and support educational advancement.
University Press PLC remains dedicated to shaping the future of education and publishing through impactful content development, digital innovation, literary promotion, and strategic partnerships that contribute to national growth and human capital development.
As the company continues its journey of excellence, the award stands as both a celebration of past achievements and a motivation to keep driving transformation within the education and publishing sectors.
University Press PLC sincerely appreciates its customers, partners, educators, authors, stakeholders, and the general public for their continued trust and support over the years.
