Abstract\\r\\nThis study assesses the implementation of Information Governance Availability and Protection Principles in records management across four selected federal universities in Northwestern Nigeria. Using a qualitative multiple case study approach, semi-structured interviews were conducted with eight records management experts, including Deputy Registrars, Archivists, senior registry staff, and a University Librarian. Data were transcribed using AI tools and analyzed deductively within a pre-conceptual framework. Findings revealed challenges with the Availability Principle, including limited records inventory, staff attitudes, storage constraints, inconsistent retrieval practices, and the absence of formal access policies, despite some successes in standardized arrangements and catalog use. Regarding the Protection Principle, the findings highlighted that protective strategies for electronic records, such as IT support and password systems, were robust, whereas physical records relied on basic secured storage measures. However, gaps were identified, including the absence of CCTV, monitoring teams, and inconsistent disaster preparedness plans. The study concludes that while strengths exist, deficiencies hinder full alignment with best practices. It is recommended that the universities studied engage in comprehensive staff training, implement standardized records arrangement processes, improve storage facilities, conduct regular sensitization, and establish formal access policies to enhance security, efficiency, and consistency in records management.\\r\\nKeywords: Availability Principle, ARMA International, Information Governance, Protection Principle, Records and Information management.\\r\\n