The Director, National Open University of Nigeria (NOUN) Special Study Centre for the Nigeria Police Force, Dei-Dei, Abuja, Prof. Eje Adakole Odike, has declared a zero-tolerance policy for examination malpractice.
Prof. Odike also pledged to improve student support services, enforce staff discipline and create a more conducive learning environment.
Odike, who recently assumed leadership of the centre, said his administration would prioritise academic integrity, efficient service delivery and a student-friendly environment to enhance learners’ experiences.
Speaking on his vision for the centre, the director expressed appreciation to the Vice-Chancellor, Prof. Uduma Oji Uduma, for entrusting him with the leadership responsibility.
He disclosed that measures had been put in place to prevent examination malpractice during both pen-on-paper and electronic examinations, stressing that the centre would not tolerate any act capable of undermining the credibility of the university’s assessment system.
According to him, safeguarding academic integrity requires proactive measures and strict compliance with established examination procedures by both staff and students.
On staff discipline and service delivery, Odike said he had directed all personnel to remain available during official working hours and ensure that their offices were accessible to students seeking assistance.
He emphasised that students must be treated as clients whose needs deserve prompt attention, courtesy and respect.
“No office should be locked when students need assistance. We must treat our students as our clients and ensure that someone is available to attend to them,” he said.
The director also announced an open-door policy, encouraging students dissatisfied with the services of any staff member to approach him directly for intervention and resolution.
He warned against extortion and other unethical practices, stating that his administration would not tolerate conduct that could erode students’ confidence in the university.
He noted that the centre provides access to physical and electronic library resources and encouraged students to visit regularly, even outside examination periods, to interact with desk officers, access academic support and build relationships with fellow learners.
The director also commended students with medical backgrounds who organised a free medical outreach during the centre’s recent matriculation ceremony, providing basic medical care and drugs to participants.
He described the initiative as an example of students’ capacity to contribute meaningfully to campus life and community service.
The director also expressed concern over security challenges, noting that despite the installation of perimeter fencing and some closed-circuit television (CCTV) cameras, the centre occasionally experiences security threats because of its proximity to residential buildings and a police barracks.
He emphasised the importance of sustained collaboration with the Nigeria Police Force, the centre’s host organisation, to strengthen surveillance and safeguard the facility.
On staff management, Odike underscored the importance of initiative, adaptability and teamwork, particularly when personnel are transferred or reassigned.
He explained that his administration had made internal adjustments to ensure the uninterrupted performance of essential functions, including accounting support.
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