ACETEL Webinar

The Africa Centre of Excellence on Technology Enhanced Learning (ACETEL), 水果派 of Nigeria (NOUN),聽has organised a聽2-day聽Webinar titled:聽鈥淧ublication on High-Impact Journal,鈥澛爐o assist students聽in meeting the publication requirements for graduation.

The Webinar, held聽from聽Tuesday, July聽18聽to聽Wednesday,聽July聽19,聽2023,聽aimed聽at guiding students on best practices in research publication in high-impact聽Scopus-indexed journals, as this聽is a聽major graduation requirement for both Masters and PhD.聽students

As part of the centre鈥檚 effort to assist through the difficulty in navigating the publication process, the webinar was designed to provide practical tips, resources, and best practices for students, facilitators, researchers and faculty members.

The Director, ACETEL, Prof. Grace Jokthan in her remarks, welcomed participants 聽and intimated them about the reason for the Webinar.

While speaking, she introduced the guest speaker, Dr. Kingsley Eghonghon Ukhurebor, a Lecturer and Researcher, Department of Physics, Edo State University Uzairue, Edo State, and a Research Fellow, WASCAL Competence Centre, Ouagadougou, Burkina Faso,

According to her,聽Ukhurebor is an expert in the field of research publications聽and聽has published in many high-impact journals,聽which聽earned聽him a place among the first fifty (50) scholars in Nigeria according to聽reports from聽Scopus database.

鈥淭he choice of Dr.聽Ukhurebor was as a result of his vast experience and impressive credentials as an editor and reviewer for reputable journals and publishers like Springer,鈥澛爐he director said.

Topics related to:聽Introduction on聽the importance of writing and publishing in Scopus-indexed journals;聽Why聽writing and聽publishing Scopus-indexed (High Impact)聽articles?;聽Detailed explanation on聽steps or聽procedures for聽publishing in聽high-impact (Scopus-indexed)聽journals,聽were presented.

During聽the presentation, the facilitator shared valuable insights and practical advises聽and also explained the significance of Scopus-indexed journals and their impact on academic careers.

Participants were able to聽gain聽deeper understanding of the publication process, including selecting the right journal for their research, manuscript preparation and writing, and navigating the peer review processes.

The lecturer and other scholars in attendance fielded questions from students, and addressed each question comprehensively, ensuring that participants received the guidance they sought.

Following the engaging and informative session, Prof. Samaila Mande, expressed his appreciation to ACETEL for organising the webinar and commended the facilitator for his expertise and the in-depth knowledge shared during the presentation.

Mande acknowledged the value of such educational sessions and encouraged students to seize every opportunity to enhance their understanding of academic publishing.

Over聽one聽hundred (100)聽students聽drawn from NOUN and ACETEL聽attended聽the Webinar as well as lecturers聽from NOUN and faculty members from other institutions.

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Prof. Inegbedion addressing desk officers

The Director,聽Directorate of聽Quality Assurance, Prof. Juliet Inegbedion,聽has called on the聽various Desk Officers at the directorate聽to strive towards ensuring that the quality of service offered by the university is top notch.

She said the directorate focuses on compliance and, therefore, is聽looking for ways to improve on the university鈥檚 activities.

The Inegbedion made this call at the maiden regular meeting of the Directorate of Quality Assurance with the newly-installed Quality Assurance Desk Officers from the faculties, directorates and units, which was held on Monday, July 17, 2023, at the university headquarters, Abuja.

According to聽her,聽鈥渨e have a product that we are marketing and selling,聽which is quality in open and distance learning and our target market is the prospective and existing students. The only way to measure the quality of what we are providing is through our products which are our graduates.鈥�

She noted that fitness for purpose and fitness of purpose are keywords to look at when considering quality, therefore,聽everything done in NOUN must be in accordance with the mission and vision of the university.

Looking at the university vision,聽Inegbedion said, 鈥渢here are two basic areas that we聽are聽concerned with, which are access and quality.聽While with the mission of the university, we are focused on functional, cost-effective and long-life learning.

鈥淭herefore,聽as quality assurance officers, our driving force is our mission and vision, and we must work towards achieving them.鈥�

Speaking on the duties of the officers, she said their specific roles include communicating the university quality policies, processes and procedures聽to all staff in the faculties, directorates, units and study centres.

Desk officers should be working with their directors, heads of units and deans to develop and present the standard operating procedures to the quality assurance directorate for approval, monitoring,聽compliance of SOPs in their various units, directorates and faculties and identifying gaps and challenges limiting improvement in SOPs, she said.

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Kuje certificates presentation

There was a palpable celebration at the Kuje Custodian Centre, Abuja when some of the inmates who bagged various university degrees from the 水果派 of Nigeria (NOUN) were presented with the certificates.

In an event organised at the Kuje Correctional Service, where the graduates鈥� families, Non-Governmental Organisations (NGOs), and other relevant authorities were in attendance, the university presented their certificates from the Convocation Ceremony of March, 2023.

The Vice-Chancellor, Prof. Olufemi Peters, represented by the National Coordinator for Special Study Centres, Mrs. Adesina Modupe, said the inmates鈥櫬燼chievement is a testimony of their commitment and determination聽to add value to their lives, and to prepare themselves to contribute to society upon their release, despite their incarceration.

鈥淚 would like to admonish our grandaunts today, that the sky truly is not your limit; rather you are the only ones who can place limits on yourselves; know that there is no telling how far you can go in life and the best that you can have,鈥� Modupe said.

She urged聽other聽inmates to take advantage of the 100% scholarship given to them by the university to run any programme of their choice in partnership聽between the university and聽聽the Nigeria聽Correctional Service.

The coordinator聽also stated that the university聽had taken聽the聽decision聽because it has appreciated聽the聽abundance of wealth, greatness and prospects and the beautiful future the聽inmates聽have in the nation, their families and themselves and deemed it fit to provide this opportunity to help ensure that they take full advantage of it.

On his part, the Controller General of Correction, Nigeria Correctional Service, Haliru Nababa, represented by the Controller of Corrections in charge of FCT Command, Ibrahim N. 聽Idris, stated that education is transformative and powerful rehabilitative tool for development in society.

Nababa added聽that with the certificate they have received they can compete anywhere without being stigmatised.

He聽appreciated the聽university for聽its聽unwavering聽support to the correctional service all over the federation in ensuring that inmates are being reformed through education, saying that聽since inception of the programme, over 200 inmates have enrolled in Kuje聽centre alone.

The controller聽enjoined other inmates of the facility to also take advantage of the free education and other vocational skills to get themselves equipped for success in the larger society upon their release.

The聽centre聽director Controller of Corrections, Francis Enobore (Rtd), called on the public to desist from stigmatising ex-offenders, as they have been corrected and should be accepted back into the society with all rights and privileges to avoid re-offending.

The Deputy Controller of Corrections in charge of Kuje Custodian Centre, Christopher Peter Jen, while urging the inmates to take advantage of the 19 different vocational/skills acquisition training programmes that are ongoing in the facility to better their lot, cited that white collar jobs are limited, but with skills they can be independent entrepreneurs as they combine education with skills.

On their parts,聽the graduates, who spoke through聽Dabu Christian Picado,聽expressed their profound gratitude to the聽Correctional Services, and the 水果派 of Nigeria聽for helping them rediscover themselves and putting them in the right path through the education scheme.

They聽assured the authorities of their will聽to聽never put the efforts to waste, but will remain agents of change in the society.

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Inmate graduates receive certificates in Enugu

A total of ten (10) out of fourteen (14) prison inmate graduates were presented with their certificates on Thursday,聽July聽13, 2023 at聽the Special聽Study聽Centre, Nigeria Correctional Service, Enugu, Enugu State.

The Vice-Chancellor, National聽 Open University of Nigeria (NOUN), Prof. Olufemi Peters, represented by the National Coordinator for聽the聽Special Study Centres, Modupe Adesina, said the inmate graduates were part of those who graduated during the 12th聽Convocation聽Ceremony of聽聽the university聽held both online and physical on Saturday,聽March聽25, 2023 at the聽university’s聽headquarters, Jabi, Abuja.

Peters, while commending the inmate graduates for their sheer determination against all odds, stated that the NOUN’s free education runs through PhD level.

He therefore charged them to make the best use of the opportunity to聽further their education while聽behind bars聽so that at the end of their prison terms they can become useful to themselves, family and the society at large.

Similarly, the聽Controller of聽Correction聽Service, Enugu State Command, Nicholas Obiakor, represented by the Acc James Abonyi, congratulated the inmate graduates for their unwavering commitment and advised the matriculating聽ones聽to learn from the steadfastness and commitment of聽their seniors.

The聽Desk聽Officer of the centre, Kelvin Iloafonsi, took time to聽explain聽the聽centre鈥檚聽achievements, which,聽among others,聽are: increased students enrollment, the first graduate of the centre is currently writing his PhD thesis at UNN, graduation of 14 prison inmate graduates which comprises both undergraduates and postgraduates, partnership with some Non-Governmental Organisations that rendered numerous assistance to the inmate students.

He expressed appreciation to the Vice-Chancellor for聽the聽provision of 100 sets of brand new computers and desks聽to the centre.

In the same vein,聽as part of the聽university’s 24th聽Matriculation聽Ceremony,聽fifty聽new inmate students聽from the centre聽were matriculated.

The matriculating oath was administered by Enugu Study Centre director,聽 Prof. Alexander Uche Onyia,聽who was聽represented by the聽centre鈥檚聽PAR, Mr.聽Mathew Egede.

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Participants at the end of the conference

Security and election management experts have advised authorities in the country to work towards stemming the perennial election crises and proffered workable solutions toward addressing the phenomenon before the next general election in 2027.

At the maiden National Peace-building Conference 2023, organised by the Institute for Crisis Resolution, Peace-building and Conciliation (ICRPC), a retired army general and a former Resident Electoral Commissioner (REC), urged the president as well as other political actors in the country to invite, encourage and accept open political processes, which are central to democracy and governance.

This is just as the conference, which took place at the headquarters of the 水果派 of Nigeria (NOUN) in Abuja, presented the New Nigeria Peoples Party (NNPP) presidential candidate in the 2023 general election, Dr. Rabi鈥檜 Musa Kwankwaso, alongside 11 others the Peace Ambassador awards.

While presenting his speech as the Guest Speaker at the event, organised in collaboration with NOUN, retired Major General Lawrence Onoja, recalled how Boko Haram insurgency in the north-east posed serious security challenge to the 2015 general election in the country.

Onoja said the 2023 general election had equally witnessed similar challenges, as the socio-political environment in the country ahead of the election was characterised by mistrust and agitations in certain quarters.

The civil war veteran emphasised on the freedom of choice as a central aspect towards the realisation of citizens鈥� constitutional rights, which, according to him, can only be made possible when relevant state institutions are made to function effectively.

He urged the judiciary to dispense and resolve issues surrounding the 2023 polls, even as the retired general enjoined president Bola Ahmed Tinubu 鈥渢o sustain the good works he has started and also introduce palliatives to cushion the hardship in the country.鈥�

Another Guest Speaker, and former REC, Benue State, Prof. Nentawe Goshwe Yilwatda gave a detailed explanation about conducting elections in Benue state and the attendant crises, citing how he managed to curb the 2015 general election challenges in the 2023 polls.

Yilwatda, however, called on relevant authorities to take drastic measures of deepening technology utilisation, establishment of election offense commission as well as the development and institutionalisation of legally-backed Alternative Dispute Resolution in an effort to ensure safer conduct of the subsequent polls across states of the country.

Kwankwaso received the award through his running mate in the 2023 general election, Rev. Idahosa, while other awardees that include the NOUN Vice-Chancellor, Prof. Olufemi Peters, the DVC, Prof. Uduma Oji Uduma, Dr. Iroye Samuel Opayemi, Maj. General Onoja (rtd), Prof. Andrew Zamani and six others were conferred with the Peace Ambassador award.

水果派 Deputy Vice-Chancellor, Prof. Uduma Oji Uduma, represented by the Head of Department, Dr. Iroye Samuel Opayemi presented the Lead Paper, as goodwill messages from the Vice-Chancellors of the Federal University, Lokoja and Veritas University, Abuja, were offered.

The Chairman, Central Planning Committee of the conference, Dr. Emmanuel Jah, on his part, expressed appreciation to NOUN for the university鈥檚 collaboration to hold the conference, while the Registrar-General of ICRPC, Dr. Abdulwaheed Odewale, in his vote of thanks, said the conference was a success as diverse voices that transcend any barriers converged to dissect and proffer solutions to the security issues of the country.

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Mr. Koroye (2nd Left) and members of his advocacy team posing with Mrs. Belinda Efebo, director, Admin, Sagbama Local Government Council (Middle), during the visit

Patani Community Study Centre, 水果派 of Nigeria (NOUN), Patani, Delta State, taking advantage of its proximity to Bayelsa State, took its advocacy campaign to Sagbama and Kolokuma local government areas of Bayelsa State on Wednesday, July 5, 2023.

The advocacy team led by the acting centre director, Mr. Douye Koroye, visited various locations in the two local government areas including Government Model Secondary School, Sagbama, Sagbama Local Government Council and the Universal Basic Education Board (UBEB), Sagbama.

Other places visited by the team were motor parks and famous markets as well as roadside shops at Kolokuma Local Government Area, all in Bayelsa State.

Koroye, while explaining the purpose of the visit of his team, sensitised his audience at the various locations on salient areas of operation of the 水果派 of Nigeria: The university鈥檚 vision and mission, admission processes, mode of operation, NOUN websites, course and programme duration, as well as available courses and programmes.

pix Mr. Koroye (3rd Left) and Mrs. Nanakumo Stella Okolo, principal, Government Model Secondary School, Sagbama (4th Right) pose with members of the advocacy team during the visit

Other areas highlighted were the flexible nature of the operations of the university and the location of Patani Community Study Centre.

A major feature of the outreach programme was the distribution of advocacy flyers at Sagbama Local Government Council, Universal Basic Education Board and to individual community members.

Other members of the advocacy team were Mr. Ese, centre accountant, Mr. Destiny Izu, administrative officer and Mr. Godswill Edozie, senior clerical officer.

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Members of the advocacy team posing for the press, after a successful outing, at the church premises

The management of Calabar Study Centre, 水果派 of Nigeria (NOUN), Calabar, Cross River State, recently took its advocacy campaign to the headquarters of Living Faith Church Worldwide aka Winners鈥� Chapel in Calabar, Cross River State.

Prof. Onyeka Iwuchukwu, director, Calabar Study Centre, who led the advocacy train said that the presence of university鈥檚 delegation at the church was announced severally by the presiding pastors, who also directed their ushers to collect the advocacy flyers and distribute it among members of the congregation.

R-L: Prof. Iwuchukwu explaining issues to a member of the church

Iwuchukwu also directed members of her team to continue with the distribution of the flyers outside the church as the service came to an end.

The team seized the opportunity to sensitise the teeming members of the church on the operation of the university and how they can secure admission into programmes of their choice in the university.

Members of the advocacy team were all over the place, making a member of the church to interject to Iwuchukwu, 鈥淵ou and members of your team are indeed on an educational evangelism.

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Former President Obasanjo

Former President of Nigeria, Chief Olusegun Obasanjo has congratulated聽Emeritus聽Prof. Olugbemiro Jegede on his recent award as聽the聽“AAU Higher Ambassador for Open and Distance Learning in Africa.”

Jegede was last week bestowed with the award in Namibia by the Association of African Universities (AAU) due to his exemplary role聽towards advancing excellence in African Higher Education.

To this end,聽a statement signed by the former聽president聽congratulated聽Jegede for the historic award and thanked聽the scholar for his humility and the honour of associating the former聽president with his contribution to higher education in Africa.

“Professor Jegede, congratulations for your historic award and thank you specially for your humility and the聽honour聽done to me by associating me with your contribution to higher education in Africa.

“More power to your elbows and may the good Lord continue to guide you, expand your coast and grant you all you need to continue to matter in education and knowledge locally, nationally, continentally and globally,” Obasanjo聽stated.

It could be recalled聽that聽the聽association at its 22nd Conference of Rectors,聽Vice-Chancellors聽and Presidents of African Universities聽held聽recently聽in Windhoek, Namibia,聽bestowed聽on him聽its highest honour.

The award,聽according to the Secretary-General of AAU,聽Prof. Olusola Bandele Oyewole,聽was in recognition of Jegede’s contribution towards advancing excellence in African Higher Education.

Jegede Is a former聽Vice-Chancellor聽of the 水果派 of Nigeria聽(NOUN), former Secretary to聽the聽Kogi State聽Government and former Secretary-General of聽the聽Association of African Universities with its headquarters in Ghana

He has worked in different capacity in the world including Australia, Hong Kong, and Ghana in building聽Open and聽Distance聽Learning.

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Team NOUN at the AAU’s conference in Windhoek

The Association of African Universities (AAU) has presented the immediate-past Pro-chancellor and Chairman Governing Council, 水果派 of Nigeria (NOUN), Emeritus Prof. Peter Okebukola, with an Award of Excellence for his service to quality higher education delivery in West Africa.

The ceremony,聽which took place at the Windhoek聽Country聽Club and聽Resort聽Conference聽Centre,聽Namibia,聽was organised by the聽association as part of its activities marking the聽Conference of Rectors,聽Vice-Chancellors聽and Presidents of African Universities,聽tagged REViP2023.

Okebukola was specifically singled聽out by the AAU and honoured as its “Higher Education Ambassador for West Africa” for his shining,聽exemplary聽and innovative role played聽towards聽the delivery of quality higher education in West Africa.

Namibia鈥檚 Minister of Higher Education, Innovation and Technology, Hon. Dr. Itah-Kandji Murangi, declared open conference in the country鈥檚 capital city.

With the theme: “Advancing Excellence in African Higher Education,” the conference has in attendance a high-powered team from NOUN, led by the Deputy Vice-Chancellor, Administration, Prof. Isaac Buswat.

Other members of the team are the Dean, Faculty of Agricultural Sciences, Prof. Ahmed Njiddah with the Centre Director, Africa Centre of Excellence on Technology Enhanced Learning (ACETEL), Prof. Grace Jokthan, providing the support structure holding team NOUN in sharing this great feat.

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Jegede receiving the award

Foundation聽Vice-Chancellor, 水果派 of Nigeria (NOUN),聽Prof. Olugbemiro Jegede, on Tuesday, July 4, 2023 received the prestigious award of聽the聽Association of African Universities (AAU), tagged:聽“AAU Higher Ambassador for Open and Distance Learning.”

The award was part of events marking the 22nd Conference of Rectors,聽Vice-Chancellors聽and Presidents of African Universities (COREVIP 2023),聽taking place in Windhoek, Namibia.

According to Prof.聽Olusola Bandele Oyewole, the AAU鈥檚聽Secretary-General, Jegede was singled聽out in recognition of his contributions towards advancing excellence in African Higher Education.

“The AAU takes immense pride in acknowledging and honouring your exceptional support and your unwavering dedication to the advancement of Higher Education in Africa.

“Your passion serves as an inspiration to the entire Africa academic and beyond. AAU is proud to appoint you as the Higher Education Ambassador for Open and Distance Learning,鈥澛燨yewole聽said.

The Secretary-General added that聽“AAU extends its deepest gratitude to you for your聽exemplary聽leadership which serves as an extraordinary source of inspiration not only to African academic community but the individuals far beyond our borders.

“We stand proud of your remarkable achievement in fostering a vibrant and transformative higher education sector.”

The聽association also commended聽award recipient聽for citing and building the headquarters of the AAU in Ghana.

Olugbemiro Jegede served in various capacities聽in different parts of the world including Australia, Hong Kong, Ghana and Nigeria.

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