The National Open University of Nigeria (NOUN) has matriculated 20,000 students, urging them broaden the institution’s catch-phrase of “quality education delivered with equality and flexible access, to learn at your pace at any place.”
Vice Chancellor of the university, Professor a Olufemi Peters, during the 22nd Matriculation Ceremony of the university held on Tuesday urged the fresh students to pass on the university’s mantra to their family members, friends, colleagues as well as partners and associates in society and in the world of business.
The matriculation was held virtually across the 103 study centres across the country, according to a statement by the university’s spokesperson Ibrahim Sheme.
He also challenged them to make the best use of the opportunities at their beck and call, for learning and excellence in the university to improve their self-worth.
Professor Peters, “Your resulting prosperity afterwards, is a shared success for you, your immediate family and friends, for your alma mater – the NOUN – for Nigeria and the world,’’ he stated at the event that came barely a fortnight after the university’s graduation ceremony.”
“Every one of you is now our ambassador. The uniqueness of our university makes our graduates the focus of special interest and assessment by others, who are eager to determine the quality of training invested in you whilst you are here.”
He said, “Our 103 study centres and the headquarters are equipped with academics, professional ODL administrators, counsellors and appropriate learning infrastructure, including e-library facilities, to provide support that you will need for a successful higher educational experience.
Registrar of the university, Mr. Felix Edoka, administered the matriculation oath to the students via the Zoom platform, urging them to abide by all the university’s rules and regulations to avoid punishment.