The Director of the Centre for Migration and Global Studies at the National Open University of Nigeria (NOUN), Prof. Moses Etila Shaibu, has praised the orderly and hitch-free conduct of the ongoing 2026_1 Pen-on-Paper (POP) examinations across the Damaturu, Gombe, Jalingo, and Wukari Study Centres during his monitoring tour of the Northeast centres.
Speaking in a chat with a NOUN News correspondent, Prof. Shaibu expressed satisfaction with the level of coordination, supervision, and compliance with examination guidelines observed at the various study centres.
According to him, the examinations were conducted in a peaceful and organised atmosphere, with students displaying commendable discipline and adherence to the rules guiding the exercise.
The Director noted that the monitoring exercise revealed a high level of preparedness and professionalism among staff members involved in the administration of the examinations.
He added that there were no noticeable cases of disorderliness or examination malpractice recorded during his visits to the centres.
Prof. Shaibu particularly praised the leadership and administrative style of the Centre Directors, including Dr. Mohammed Machina of the
Damaturu Study Centre, Dr. Adamu Bappah of the Gombe Study Centre, Dr. Birtrus Wada of the Wukari Study Centre, and Mr. Bala Lazarus Sabo of the Jalingo Study Centre.
He described the centres as well-organised, academically driven, and conducive to effective examination administration.
He further commended members of staff across the centres for their cooperation, dedication, and teamwork, noting that the spirit of unity and professionalism contributed significantly to the seamless conduct of the examinations.
He also applauded the students for their maturity, orderly conduct, and compliance with examination regulations throughout the exercise.
Prof. Shaibu equally lauded the Vice-Chancellor of the university, Prof. Uduma Oji Uduma, for introducing innovations aimed at strengthening the university’s examination administration system.
He stated that the new measures have greatly improved monitoring, coordination, and transparency in the conduct of examinations across the study centres.
The Director, however, identified some infrastructural challenges requiring urgent attention.
He noted that the Jalingo and Damaturu Study Centres require additional furniture, e-examination halls, and computer systems to further enhance examination administration and improve the learning environment for students.
He also observed that the Gombe Study Centre currently operates from a rented facility and appealed to the state government to consider constructing a permanent site for the centre.
According to him, addressing these infrastructural needs would not only strengthen examination administration but also boost student enrolment and improve academic activities across the centres.
Prof. Shaibu called on the university management to sustain its support for the study centres to enable them achieve greater success in future academic and examination exercises.
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