The National Open University of Nigeria (NOUN) is set to reinforce its position as a leader in Open and Distance Learning (ODL), driving transformative education solutions that meet the demands of rapidly evolving world, the Vice-Chancellor, Prof. Olufemi Peters, has said.
Peters stated this while delivering his address titled: “With Grateful Heart: A Celebration of Excellence and Progress,”during the 14th Convocation Ceremony of the university held on Saturday, April 12,2024 at its headquarters, Jabi, Abuja.
The ceremony witnessed awards of Honorary Doctorate Degrees to the Honourable Speaker, Federal House of Representatives, Hon. Tajudeen Abass and His Excellency, President and Chairman, African Development Bank Group, Dr. Akinwumi Adesina CON, CGH.
Delving into expected achievements for 2025 and beyond, the VC reiterated NOUN’s commitment to its core mandate of teaching, research, and community service.
“The National Open University Nigeria (NOUN) remains steadfast in its commitment to its core mandates of teaching, research, and community service. As we look forward to 2025 and beyond, the university is poised to consolidate its achievements while embracing new opportunities for growth and innovation.
“Our key areas of focus include: allocating necessary resources to improve service delivery across all facets of the university.
“Expanding opportunities for our academic staff to attend local and international conferences, alongside creating additional training programmes for our non-teaching support and technical staff to enhance their professional competence,” he said.
Peters also revealed that NOUN would be hosting two major academic events in 2025. The first is the 3rd International Conference of the Open Distance and eLearning Association of Nigeria (ODeLAN) in May, which will focus on “Adaptive Pedagogies for the Future of Education: Connecting Learners, Technologies, and Communities,” as well as the Moodle Moot Africa Conference – a gathering of Moodle users across Africa to share best practices in e-learning through the Moodle platform in October 2025.4.16
According to him, NOUN has recorded remarkable achievements since its last convocation in 2024, including its full transition to an online university, the implementation of digital transformation initiatives, and several accreditation milestones, adding that the institution would consolidates on the feats.
“In addition to national accreditation efforts, NOUN underwent an international institutional accreditation exercise conducted by the Quality Assurance Agency in the United Kingdom (UK). These efforts ensure that NOUN continues to provide quality education that meets global standards.
“By these accomplishments, NOUN reaffirms its status as a transformative force in higher education in Nigeria and beyond.
“We remain steadfast in our mission to deliver functional, cost-effective education that adds lifelong value to all who seek knowledge, among others,” he said.
Peters implored the graduating students to uphold integrity, pursue excellence, and use their education to positively impact society.
He further urged them to remain connected to their alma mater by actively supporting the university’s development efforts, both individually and collectively.
“We expect that your time at NOUN has prepared you to face the challenges and embrace the opportunities that may lie ahead. Please remember that your education is not just a personal achievement; it is also a responsibility to your community, your nation and the world at large,”he added.
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