Nigeria’s continuous demonstration and unwavering commitment to education since independence is no doubt a commendable one. It must have occurred to the then Federal Government of Alhaji Shehu Shagari that the face-to-face classroom instructional delivery will contribute just little to the ever growing population of Nigeria; Hence the establishment of the National Open University of Nigeria (NOUN) in 1983. This development was however halted few months later in 1984 by the military government that overthrew the civilian government. Compelling reasons that initiated the establishment of the institution resurfaced coupled with new confrontations, thus; in 2002, the institution was resuscitated by former President Olusegun Obasanjo.

The oblivious state of this rebirth to young and promising Nigerians remains a mystery. It is no news in Nigeria that a good number of young people spend 5 – 10 years seeking for admission into conventional universities as a result of avoidable impediments that span through; failure to meet Unified Tertiary Matriculation Examination (UTME) cut-off mark, poor performance in post UTME test, poor publicity of examination details, proximity of examination venue to applicants, candidate’s inability to me condition of the so-called “Admission Runs” among other factors contributing to the marathon quest for admission into Nigerian universities. As if the demanding entrance is not enough, there await prospective undergraduates, the perpetual strike by the Academic Staff Union of Universities (ASUU) in the country. A situation which is almost gathering a “festival prestige” in the country, thereby forcing innocent students to a lengthen program instead of the normal years in school.

All these challenges do little to redirect Nigerian youths to seek redemption at NOUN where there is trouble-free entering and uninterrupted programs. NOUN like all other Open and Distance Learning (ODL) institutions, affords you to become a multi-dimensional professional after graduation. It is also worthy of note to state confidently that Nigeria University Commission (NUC), a body that is responsible for the regulation of activities of Nigerian Universities is also in charge of NOUN’s activities. It might also interest you to note that most of the courses due for accreditation were all assessed by the same NUC with about 97% success recorded by NOUN during the accreditation exercise.

There is an emphatic YES answer to the big question of whether NOUN graduates participate in the one year compulsory service by the National Youth Service Corps (NYSC). In fact, as I write, compilation of intending graduates for 2013/2014 NYSC exercise is ongoing. I can also tell you (intending undergraduates) that NOUN is gradually emerging from the numerous challenges that hindered the smooth delivery of service in the early years of resuscitation of the university. Unlike then, NOUN courses are now fully written and developed and are all accessible online with more than 50% of the developed course materials printed and re-printed. The courses that are yet to be printed are now being edited for final printing. In addition, all courses are now being produced in soft copies on Compact Disc Read Only Memory (CD ROM) for students’ usage.

In her bid to curb the daunting challenges of Information and Communication Technology (ICT) faced by contemporary undergraduates, NOUN has an ICT based system for information dissemination and examination process which as a (young) student, I am a living witness. International recognition of NOUN over other universities is an irresistible factor to be considered by new generations with global aspiration; owing to her collaboration with international bodies such as; Commonwealth of Learning (COL), International Council for Distance Education (ICDE), Open University of United Kingdom (OUUK), Indira Ghandi National Open University (IGNOU) India, Open University of Hong Kong (OUHK), Athabaska University, Canada, University of South Africa (UNISA), Open University of Tanzania (OUT), to mention just a few.

In view of the forgoing, NOUN is no doubt, the best choice of institution for young and vibrant Nigerians whose endless quest for a university admission has driven most of them into the ever growing number of illiterates in the country.

barcanista:
so Þhis thread hit fp? Chai I don cast

lol ahahahahahah

ilugunboy:


Why you and your crew always dey rush go home?

I still dey office......let me know how the route be before I take off

I pass there an hour ago I didn't see anything o

barcanista:
Are you the real owner of that bo00bs on yur dp?

There's the battle between her cow----bell

Awon omo onile n gbowo orita!

Awon omo onile n gbowo orita!!

mzteemarh:
Have been around u are the one that diverted everybody attention to op boobs.there is God o

hehehehee I was waiting for yu to reply the last mail I sent

dramaticspeak:
Mod front page pls.War @ Ojuelegba right now. If u r going to yaba or ojuelegba now pls find a place to hide ur head. There are Gun shoot everywhere...Be Careful pls

OP I commend you for this information.

My suggestion is the the MOD's should be up to their task. The Op reverence that the MOF should place it on front page at about 6pm when it was sent. Many of you will agree that it was on the front page at about 9pm. Suppose a nairalander was hurt before it gets to the front page........

My opinion.

Some people see thuggery as occupation...

ochon:
OMG!! Ojuelegba?

Chai, Caracta are you safe? My Ojuelegba-living nun, please tell me you are safe. I can't afford to lose you.

I've told you to come live with me at V.I, but you refused.

Cara if you are safe, let me know please.

Hilarious! I couldn't stop laughing. You no well. Lol.

UjSizzle:

Relax. That's not even her work route.

Don't mind ochon. He is obsessed with that area.

barcanista:
hehehehee I was waiting for yu to reply the last mail I sent

I'm sorry abt that,had some issues with my email.maybe you should resend.

maylisa:
APC thugs at war.
Jeg till 2019 anybody weh quote me I go use him or her do pepper soup this night.

chai curvy girl like you con get folish talk for mouth

maylisa:
APC thugs at war.
Jeg till 2019 anybody weh quote me I go use him or her do pepper soup this night.

Is that so.... Abeg make nobody quote her ooo

amiskurie:

There's the battle between her cow----bell

the guy thÀt first handled it did a very poor jobm he was very incompetent

mzteemarh:
I'm sorry abt that,had some issues with my email.maybe you should resend.

I wl stÀrt by sending yu pm here okay?