The National Open University of Nigeria (NOUN) has inaugurated its Students Consultative Forum (NSCF) and sworn in its pioneer Executive Committee to deepen student representation and engagement.
The ceremony was held on Tuesday, September 29, 2026, at the University Headquarters in Abuja, with members of Management, Study Centre Directors, staff and student leaders in attendance, both physically and virtually.
Inaugurating the Forum, the Vice-Chancellor, Prof. Uduma Oji Uduma, described it as a significant step in strengthening the University’s student engagement architecture, given NOUN’s wide and dispersed learner base as an Open and Distance Learning institution.
He charged the pioneer executives to serve as a bridge between students and Management by listening to their colleagues, understanding University policies and procedures, and engaging constructively.
Prof. Uduma urged the Forum to move beyond complaints to providing practical solutions on learner support, technology, communication and other aspects of the student experience.
“When something does not work, tell us, but go further. Ask why it does not work, then think about how it might work better,” he said.
The Vice-Chancellor further encouraged the Forum to participate intellectually in the development of the University and to entrench a culture of service and responsible leadership, stressing unity of purpose.
“There are no two camps – one belonging to Management and another belonging to students. There is one University, and we all serve it in different capacities and for different seasons,” he stated.
Earlier, the Dean, Student Affairs, Prof. Ernest Ugbejeh, said the establishment of the NSCF marks another milestone in the University’s commitment to participatory governance, student welfare and improved learner experience.
He said the Forum was created as a structured platform to articulate students’ concerns, promote understanding of University rules and policies, and facilitate continuous dialogue between students and Management.
The inauguration featured the administration of oath of office to the pioneer executives and goodwill messages from stakeholders.
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