NOUN Appoints Professor Uduma Oji Uduma as New Vice-Chancellor

The National Open University of Nigeria (NOUN) has announced the appointment of Professor Uduma Oji Uduma as the new Vice-Chancellor, succeeding Professor Olufemi Peter. The decision was made after the approval of the Governing Council led by Mallam Isa Yuguda.

Professor Uduma, with a distinguished career in higher education, is set to assume office on February 11, 2026. He has held various key positions in academia and significantly boosted student enrollment during his tenure in Ebonyi State.

NOUN, known for its open and distance learning programs, aims to expand access to quality education across Nigeria.