OWRAIGBO LUCKY OGHOGHO BERNARD, Ph.D.

Professional Profile

Dr. Owraigbo Lucky Oghogho Bernard is an accomplished public administrator, library and information management specialist, and strategic knowledge management professional with over 25 years of distinguished service in the Federal Civil Service of Nigeria. Throughout his career, he has provided exemplary leadership across key federal ministries and government institutions, contributing significantly to policy implementation, institutional strengthening, information governance, and public sector transformation.

He possesses extensive expertise in library and information science, records and knowledge management, digital library services, public administration, and organizational development. His professional experience spans the development and management of information systems, strategic planning, research coordination, policy support, and the promotion of transparency and accountability within government institutions.

Currently serving as Deputy Director (Library) in the Office of the Accountant-General of the Federation, Dr. Lucky has consistently demonstrated exceptional leadership in advancing efficient information management practices, strengthening institutional capacity, and supporting evidence-based decision-making. He is recognized for his commitment to innovation, service excellence, and the modernization of library and information services, with particular expertise in online and digital library systems.

Driven by a passion for national development, Dr. Lucky continues to champion initiatives that promote knowledge sharing, good governance, institutional effectiveness, and sustainable public sector excellence.

Professional Experience

• Deputy Director (Library), Office of the Accountant-General of the Federation (2025 – Present)
• Deputy Director / Head of Department, Federal Ministry of Agriculture and Food Security (2022 – 2025)
• Assistant Director, Office of the Secretary to the Government of the Federation (2016 – 2022)
• Chief Librarian, Federal Ministry of Special Duties and Intergovernmental Affairs (2014 – 2016)
• Assistant Chief Librarian, Federal Ministry of Information (2009 – 2014)
• Principal Librarian, Federal Ministry of Housing and Environment (2004 – 2009)
• Librarian I & II, Federal Ministry of Works and Housing (2001 – 2004)

Education

• Ph.D. – Library and Information Science, University of Nigeria, Nsukka
• M.Sc. – Library and Information Science, Delta State University, Abraka
• Master of Public Administration (MPA) – National Open University of Nigeria
• Postgraduate Diploma (PGD) – Management, University of Calabar
• Bachelor of Library Science (BLS) – Library and Information Science, Delta State University, Abraka
• National Diploma (ND) – Library and Information Science, Delta State University, Abraka
• Notre Dame College, Ozoro, Delta State
• Isoko Central School, Oleh, Delta State

Professional Memberships

• Librarians’ Registration Council of Nigeria (LRCN)
• Nigerian Library Association (NLA)
• Association of Certified Economists (ACE)
• National Institute of Records Management of Nigeria (NIRMN)
• Association of Government Libraries (AGOL)

Core Competencies

Strategic Leadership • Public Administration • Library and Information Management • Digital and Online Library Services • Knowledge and Records Management • Policy Development and Implementation • Research and Information Analysis • Governance and Institutional Development • Strategic Planning • Organizational Reform • ICT and Information Systems • Stakeholder Engagement • Capacity Building • Team Leadership • Public Sector Management

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