The National Open University of Nigeria (NOUN) has matriculated 36 inmates of the Medium Security Custodial Centre, Ikoyi, Lagos State, reaffirming its commitment to expanding access to higher education and promoting the rehabilitation and reintegration of inmates into society.
The matriculation ceremony, held on Friday, October 16, 2026, marked an important milestone for the newly admitted students, who have embraced education as a pathway to personal development and a more promising future.
The 36 matriculants comprised 25 undergraduate students, nine master's degree candidates, and two doctoral students pursuing Doctor of Philosophy (PhD) programmes.
Addressing the gathering, the Controller of Corrections, Lagos State Command, Daramola George, congratulated the students on their admission and urged them to take full advantage of the educational opportunity.
He emphasised the importance of discipline, dedication and perseverance in their academic pursuits, noting that education could serve as a powerful tool for personal transformation and prepare them for successful reintegration into society after their release.
Also speaking at the ceremony, the Director of NOUN's Lagos Study Centre, Prof. Ofe Inua, introduced the matriculants to the university's Open and Distance Learning (ODL) system.
She explained that the flexible nature of the system allows students to pursue their academic programmes at their own pace while accommodating other personal commitments.
Inua further assured the newly admitted students that the Lagos Study Centre would provide the necessary academic guidance and support to address their educational needs throughout their studies.
The ceremony ended on an optimistic note, with the matriculants expressing renewed hope and determination to pursue their academic ambitions.
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