The Deputy Vice-Chancellor, Technology Innovation and Research (TIR), National Open University of Nigeria (NOUN), Prof. Christine I. Ofulue, has commended the smooth conduct of the ongoing 2026_1 e-examinations during monitoring visits to study centres in Abuja and Kogi State.
Prof. Ofulue visited the Special Study Centre for the Nigeria Police Force, Dei-Dei, Abuja, and the Special Study Centre for the Nigeria Security and Civil Defence Corps (NSCDC), Sauka, Abuja, on June 9, 2026.
During the visits, she expressed satisfaction with the examination process and the commitment of staff to ensuring a hitch-free exercise.
At the Dei-Dei Study Centre, she was received by the Centre Director, Dr. Mohammed Gadaffi, who conducted her round the examination facilities.
The Deputy Vice-Chancellor commended the overall conduct of the examinations and offered suggestions for further improving examination administration.
Similarly, at the NSCDC Study Centre in Sauka, she was received by the Centre Director, Mr. John J. Ubaji.
After inspecting the facilities, Prof. Ofulue praised the centre's efforts in addressing operational challenges and maintaining a conducive environment for the examinations.
Continuing the monitoring exercise on June 10, 2026, Prof. Ofulue visited the Lokoja Study Centre, Kogi State, where she was received by the Acting Centre Director, Dr. Felix E. Gbenoba.
During the visit, she inspected examination halls and other facilities being utilised for the exercise and interacted with staff members on duty.
The DVC expressed satisfaction with the conduct of the examinations and commended the centre's management and staff for ensuring a smooth and orderly process.
She particularly applauded the Lokoja Study Centre for its excellent ventilation and lighting, describing it as one of the best centres she had visited in that regard.
Prof. Ofulue was also taken on a tour of the centre's First Aid and Medical Unit, established to provide prompt medical attention during examinations and other academic activities.
Speaking during the visit, Dr. Gbenoba appreciated the support of the university management while drawing attention to some challenges facing the centre, including ageing thin-client systems, malfunctioning desktop computers, and the need to complete the abandoned auditorium project.
According to him, the proposed auditorium would serve as a dedicated Pen-on-Paper examination hall, thereby reducing the frequent movement of ICT equipment during examinations and minimising wear and tear on existing facilities.
The monitoring visits formed part of the university's efforts to strengthen quality assurance and maintain high standards in the conduct of examinations across its study centres nationwide.
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