NOUN Welcomes 23,885 New Students in Virtual Ceremony

The National Open University of Nigeria (NOUN) matriculated 23,885 newly-admitted students during its 31st matriculation ceremony held virtually across its study centres nationwide. Vice-Chancellor Prof Uduma Oji Uduma stated that Open and Distance Learning (ODL) represents the future of higher education.

He noted the increasing adoption of ODL by conventional universities and the growing preference for NOUN among young Nigerians, highlighting the institution's commitment to providing accessible education regardless of geographical location or personal circumstances. The newly matriculated students include 17,471 undergraduates, 1,967 Postgraduate Diploma students, 4,333 Master’s students, 10 MPhil/PhD students, and 104 PhD candidates.

Prof Uduma congratulated the students, urging them to pursue knowledge and integrity. He remarked on the demographic shift towards younger students choosing NOUN for its flexibility and technological orientation, asserting that NOUN's established experience in ODL positions it as a leader in shaping the future of higher education in Nigeria.