MUST READ: "Little Write Up For Those Interested In Studying At The National Open University of Nigeria"

The National Open University of Nigeria is an Open and Distance Learning (ODL) institution, the first of its kind in the West African sub-region. The university, at present, has 54 Centers spread across the country. It is Nigeria's largest tertiary institution in terms of student numbers.

The National Open University of Nigeria operates from its Administrative Headquarters in Lagos. Nigeria, with Study Centres throughout the country. At take off of the university, pioneer student enrollment stood at 32,400.

The National Open University of Nigeria offers over 50 programmes and 750 courses, from Certificate, Diploma and Degree levels, while maintaining a strong commitment to internalization.

She consults with experts, professionals and employers in developing courses. The National Open University of Nigeria brings international programs from universities around the world.

HISTORY;
The National Open University was initially established on 22 July 1983 as springboard for open and distance learning in Nigeria.

It was suspended by the government on 25 April 1984. However, its tremendous and unassailable role in tackling the country's educational problems including access, equity, and education for all became so evident and consequently its resuscitation was begun on the 12th of April 2001.

The National Open University of Nigeria dedicates itself to preparing professionals in various disciplines through the distance learning mode.

It offers a choice of qualifications from Certificates, Diplomas to Post Graduate Diplomas and Degrees. It is designed to increase the access of all individuals to formal and non-formal education in a manner convenient to their circumstances.

It will also cater for the continuous educational development of professionals such as Teachers, Accountants, Bankers, Lawyers, Doctors, Engineers, Politicians, Self-employed, Businessmen and Businesswomen.

The range of target clientele is elastic and shall be continually reviewed to meet Nigeria's ever changing needs. NOUN) is one of Nigeria's universities dedicated to providing education through the use of distance instructional methods.

The National Open University of Nigeria (NOUN) does not provide lectures to students in normal classroom settings.

FACTS and FIGURES;
There are 32,400 pioneer students enrolled in the university
There are about 1500 staff comprising management, academic, technology, administrative and other support staff at the Headquarters.

There are presently 54 Study Centres located within Nigeria
There are over 80 courses of study available at the Open University

NOUN Principal Officers
Prof. Vincent A. Tenebe Vice Chancellor

Prof. Eya
Deputy Vice-Chancellor :academic

Prof. Nebath Tanglang Deputy Vice Chancellor:Administration

Mrs. Josephine. O. Akinyemi
Registrar

Mr. John M. Onyeme
Bursar

Mr. Ukoha O. Igwe
Librarian

OFFICIAL WEBSITE;
www.nou.edu.ng
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