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Vice-Chancellor of NOUN, Prof. Uduma Oji Uduma
By Felix Khanoba
The National Open University of Nigeria (NOUN) has actually confessed 23,885 brand-new trainees into different scholastic programs, with its Vice-Chancellor, Prof. Uduma Oji Uduma, stating that Open and Distance Learning (ODL) represents the future of college.
Uduma made the statement on Wednesday, October 7, 2026, throughout the university’s 31st Matriculation Ceremony, held essentially throughout its research study centres across the country, where the recently confessed trainees were officially inducted into the organization.
In a declaration signed by Omotola Ojudu, Acting Media and Publicity, NOUN, the Vice-Chancellor stated the growing adoption of ODL by standard universities, along with the increasing variety of young Nigerians intentionally going with NOUN, showed that college was moving towards higher versatility, ease of access, technology-driven knowing and student autonomy.
He stated NOUN was established on the concept that geographical area, time, work, household obligations and other barriers must not avoid Nigerians from accessing quality university education.
Uduma declared the university’s dedication to broadening access to college while guaranteeing that scholastic requirements are preserved.
The freshly matriculated trainees consist of 17,471 undergrads, 1,967 Postgraduate Diploma trainees, 4,333 Master’s trainees, 10 MPhil/PhD trainees and 104 PhD prospects.
Praising the trainees, the Vice-Chancellor explained their admission into NOUN as both a chance and a duty, advising them to pursue understanding, skills, character and stability throughout their scholastic journey.
He stated the altering landscape of college in Nigeria had actually seen lots of standard universities progressively welcome Open, Distance and e-Learning through the facility of Distance Learning Centres and dual-mode scholastic systems.
According to him, the advancement had actually confirmed the vision upon which NOUN was established years earlier.
“When traditional universities significantly welcome ODL, they are, in a really genuine sense, confirming the vision that NOUN welcomed long earlier. NOUN did not await the future to get here before getting ready for it. NOUN saw tomorrow before lots of others saw it,” he stated.
Uduma worried that while other organizations were now getting in the ODL area, NOUN had the benefit of years of experience, developed learner-support systems and institutional know-how in providing quality education throughout geographical and social limits.
He preserved that the growth of ODL throughout Nigeria’s university system need to be deemed an affirmation of NOUN’s pioneering function instead of a danger.
The Vice-Chancellor stated the university was tactically placed to supply management in forming the future of college in Nigeria and beyond.
He likewise accentuated what he referred to as a considerable market shift within NOUN, keeping in mind that more young Nigerians were selecting the organization due to the fact that of its versatility, technological orientation and capability to accommodate discovering together with work and other life dedications.
He stated the pattern revealed that ODL was no longer being seen merely as an alternative path to college, however was progressively ending up being an intentional option for enthusiastic students looking for quality education within a versatile knowing environment.
Uduma ensured the trainees that the university would continue to enhance its learner-support structures through enhanced counselling services, improved info and call-support systems, along with the activities of the Student Affairs Deanery developed to promote trainee well-being and engagement.
He prompted the matriculating trainees to increase the chances offered to them by taking part actively in assistance classes, finishing their Tutor-Marked Assignments (TMAs), utilizing the Learning Management System (LMS) and looking for support whenever essential.
The Vice-Chancellor likewise encouraged the trainees to cultivate discipline, intellectual interest and stability, worrying that university education need to surpass acquiring certificates to establishing important thinking, analytical abilities and ethical management.
Resolving moms and dads and guardians, Uduma valued them for the self-confidence reposed in NOUN and ensured them of the university’s dedication to offering a scholastic environment that promotes quality, character advancement and long-lasting knowing.
He advised the brand-new trainees to approach their research studies with decision and a clear sense of function, keeping in mind that their success would contribute not just to their individual improvement however likewise to nationwide advancement.
The Registrar of the university, Mr Oladipo A. Ajayi, administered the matriculating oath to the trainees by means of the Zoom platform, prompting them to abide by all the university’s guidelines and guidelines to prevent expulsion.
The 31st Matriculation Ceremony officially invited the 23,885 trainees into the NOUN neighborhood, marking the start of their scholastic journey in Nigeria’s primary devoted Open and Distance Learning organization.
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