Reclaiming Academic Sovereignty
Nigeria’s National Summit on Open Access Book Publishing
This national summit brings together authors, editors, librarians, university leaders, funders, and policymakers to advance a coordinated, community-led framework for Open Access (OA) book publishing in Nigeria.
Theme: From Pilots to Policy – Advancing a National Framework for Open Access Books in Nigeria. The event bridges TETFund-supported Academic Publishing Centres (APCs)—traditionally focused on print—with the BookHub initiative, supported by the Open Book Collective (OBC), which has piloted digital-first, open-source collaborative publishing through workshops at FUTMinna and UNILAG.
Strategic Alignment - The summit offers an opportunity to explore how BookHub could serve as a core component of the evolving TERAS ecosystem supporting digital publishing infrastructure that aligns with shared national priorities for equity, sustainability, and global visibility.
What to Expect - With a focus on Diamond OA (no author or reader fees), the programme features:
- Keynotes from national and international leaders
- Demonstrations of collaborative publishing platforms
- Hands-on workshops on metadata and editorial workflows
- Policy sprints aimed at national OA adoption
