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Directorate of Learning Content Management System (DLCMS)

Director’s Welcome Address

Welcome to the Directorate of Learning Content Management System (DLCMS), the hub of digital learning innovation at the Ë®¹ûÅÉ of Nigeria (NOUN).

As a key driver of the University’s Open and Distance Learning (ODL) mandate, DLCMS is committed to leveraging emerging technologies and best practices in instructional design to enhance teaching, learning, and learner engagement.Ìý

We work collaboratively with subject matter experts, instructional designers, learning technologists, graphic artists, multimedia specialists, facilitators, and academic units to create engaging, accessible, and learner-centred digital learning experiences.

Through our innovative e-learning solutions, capacity-building programmes, multimedia content development, and online learning support services, we continuously strive to ensure that NOUN students enjoy seamless access to quality education regardless of their location.

We invite you to explore our services and partner with us in advancing excellence in digital education.

Dr. Vivian Ogochukwu Nwaocha
Director, Learning Content Management System (DLCMS)

Email: onwaocha@noun.edu.ng

Phone No: +2347033157862

Departmental Email: lcms@noun.edu.ng

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The Directorate of Learning Content Management System (DLCMS), established in 2018, serves as the University’s central hub for the design, development, management, delivery, and continuous improvement of digital learning experiences. The Directorate was created to support the Ë®¹ûÅÉ of Nigeria’s commitment to providing quality, accessible, and technology-driven education to learners across diverse geographical locations.

DLCMS harnesses the expertise of instructional designers, learning technologists, graphic artists, multimedia specialists, and content experts to develop engaging, interactive, and learner-centred educational resources. The Directorate ensures the effective deployment and management of the University’s Learning Management System (LMS) and other digital learning technologies that support teaching, learning, collaboration, and academic administration.

Beyond technology management, DLCMS plays a strategic role in capacity building by training facilitators, academic staff, study centre personnel, and students on the effective use of e-learning tools and platforms. The Directorate also coordinates online facilitation activities, manages facilitation schedules, monitors online teaching and learning engagements, and generates performance reports that support evidence-based decision-making.

Through innovative instructional design practices, multimedia content production, and learner support initiatives, DLCMS continues to strengthen NOUN’s position as a leader in Open and Distance Learning in Africa.

Vision

To become a globally recognised leader in digital learning transformation, setting the benchmark for excellence in instructional design, educational technology, innovative content development, and learner-centred online education that empowers lifelong learning and contributes to the advancement of knowledge worldwide.

Mission

To design, develop, manage, and continuously improve technology-enhanced learning environments through innovative design, technologies, multimedia content development, capacity building, online facilitation, and learner support services that promote accessible, engaging, and high-quality education across the Ë®¹ûÅÉ of Nigeria.

Core Functions

The Directorate is responsible for:

Instructional Design and Content Development

  • Coordinating the design, development, deployment, and management of interactive digital learning content.
  • Collaborating with subject matter experts to transform course materials into engaging multimedia learning resources.
  • Producing instructional videos, animations, graphics, and other multimedia learning assets.
  • Ensuring compliance with instructional design standards, accessibility requirements, and quality assurance guidelines.

Learning Technology Management

  • Managing and maintaining the University’s Learning Management System and related e-learning technologies.
  • Ensuring secure, reliable, and uninterrupted access to online learning resources and services.
  • Recommending and implementing emerging educational technologies that enhance teaching and learning.

Graphic Design and Creative Media Services

  • Design visually engaging and pedagogically effective learning materials that enhance student understanding and engagement.
  • Develop graphics, illustrations, infographics, digital assets, and visual learning aids that support instructional content delivery.
  • Create user-friendly interface designs and visual elements for the University’s e-learning platforms and digital learning environments.
  • Design promotional and awareness materials for e-learning programmes, training workshops, webinars, MOOCs, and other academic initiatives.
  • Collaborate with instructional designers, learning technologists, and subject matter experts to transform educational content into visually appealing and interactive learning resources.
  • Ensure consistency in branding, visual identity, and quality standards across all DLCMS digital learning products and communication materials.
  • Support multimedia production through the creation of motion graphics, animations, video graphics, and other creative content that enrich online learning experiences.

Online Facilitation and Learning Support

  • Coordinating and managing online facilitation activities across all academic programmes.
  • Uploading and managing facilitation timetables and schedules.
  • Monitoring online facilitation sessions to ensure quality delivery and learner engagement.
  • Generating facilitation performance reports and analytics for management decision-making.
  • Providing technical and pedagogical support to facilitators and students.

Capacity Building and Training

  • Training facilitators, academic staff, project supervisors, and study centre personnel on the effective use of e-learning technologies.
  • Organising orientation programmes for new and returning students on navigating the University’s e-learning portal and digital learning resources.
  • Building digital literacy and online learning competencies among staff and students.
  • Conducting workshops on online pedagogy, digital content development, instructional design, and educational technology.

Policy and Strategic Development

  • Formulating, reviewing, and implementing e-learning policies, standards, and operational guidelines.
  • Advising management on strategic issues relating to digital learning and educational technology.
  • Supporting institutional quality assurance initiatives in online teaching and learning.

Expected Outputs

The Directorate delivers:

  • Secure 24/7 access to digital learning resources and online academic services.
  • High-quality multimedia instructional materials, including videos, animations, graphics, simulations, and interactive learning objects.
  • Effective online facilitation and learner support services.
  • Enhanced student engagement and improved learning outcomes through technology-enabled instruction.
  • Increased digital literacy and technological competence among students and staff.
  • Reliable monitoring and evaluation reports on online teaching and learning activities.
  • Accessible and inclusive learning environments that support diverse learner needs.
  • Improved institutional capacity for technology-enhanced learning and academic innovation.

Open Educational Resources (OER) Unit

In November 2021, the Open Educational Resources (OER) Unit was integrated into the Directorate of Learning Content Management System to strengthen the development, adoption, and dissemination of openly licensed educational resources across the University.

Open Educational Resources OER Goals

  • Promote awareness and adoption of Open Educational Resources within NOUN and beyond.
  • Establish and implement institutional open licensing frameworks.
  • Contribute quality educational resources to global OER repositories.
  • Promote research, innovation, and knowledge exchange in OER.
  • Build institutional and staff capacity in OER development and utilisation.
  • Develop and offer world-class Massive Open Online Courses (MOOCs).
  • Foster collaboration with national and international organisations on OER initiatives.
  • Train academic staff on MOOC development, instructional scripting, and online course design.
  • Expand and sustain the NOUN OER Repository.
  • Support equitable access to quality education through open and inclusive learning practices.

Our Commitment

At DLCMS, we are committed to transforming learning through innovation, creativity, technology, and collaboration. By combining instructional design expertise, educational technology, multimedia development, and learner support services, we continue to enhance the quality, accessibility, and effectiveness of Open and Distance Learning at the Ë®¹ûÅÉ of Nigeria.

S/N Staff Name Designation Email Telephone
1 Dr. Vivian Ogochukwu Nwaocha Ag. DirectorÌýÌý onwaocha@noun.edu.ng 07033157862
2 Dr. Gana Abraham Sha’Aba Lecturer II gaabrashson@gmail.com 08181785250
3 Mr Ude Henry Ogbonnia Deputy Director, Graphic/Inst. Designer hudeh@noun.edu.ng 08050968540
4 MrÌý Okafor Okechuku R. Deputy Director, Content Developer ookafor@noun.edu.ng 08064097147
5 Mrs Adaku Happiness Ijeoma Principal Learning Technologist hijeoma@noun.edu.ng 08053931836
6 Mr Gimba Bashiru Principal Learning Technologist bgimba@noun.edu.ng 08060607974
7 Mr Segun Buhari Principal Learning Technologist sbuhari@noun.edu.ng 08059570507
8 Mr Gbenga T. Atteh Principal Learning Technologist gatteh@noun.edu.ng 08030441024
9 Mr Napoleon N. Uzoigwe Principal Instructional Designer nuzoigwe@noun.edu.ng 08037791079
10 Mr Mailama G. Nebath Principal Instructional Designer mnebath@noun.edu.ng 08038135228
11 Mr Umar Aminu Bello Principal Learning Technologist maminu@noun.edu.ng 07031899235
12 Mr Asomugha Victor CharlesÌý Senior Graphic Artist vasomusha@noun.edu.ng 08161119073
13 Mr Sulaiman Saidu Muhammad Senior Learning Technologist msaidu@noun.edu.ng 08036217820
14 Mr Muhammed Nurudeen Gazali Senior Learning Technologist mgazali@noun.edu.ng 07035375751
15 Mrs. Halima N. Bamali Senior Learning Technologist Hbamali@noun.edu.com 07034501868
16 MrÌý Lawan Umar Sanda Learning Technologist I lumar@noun.edu.ng 08038411514
17 Mr Ado Yau Shehu Learning Technologist I adoshehu@noun.edu.ng 08039245318
18 Mr.Ajiji A. Ashom Learning Technologist I aajiji@noun.edu.ng 08036385372
19 Mr Zahraddeen Khalil Senior Learning Technologist zkhalil@noun.edu.ng 08036475543
20 Mrs Eguage O. Lizzy Administrative Officer II leguaoje@noun.edu.ng 07038888031
21 Mr Hayatu Ibrahim Learning Technologist I hayibrahim@noun.edu.ng 08070428233
22 Mr Jatau Emmanuel Learning Technologist I ejatau@noun.edu.ng 07034667166
23 Mr Adebiyi John Learning Technologist I jadebiyi@noun.edu.ng 08141900056
24 Mr Nabil Ibrahim Garachi Learning TechnologistÌý ngibrahim@noun.edu.ng Ìý
25 Mrs Maijidda Hauwa AbdulkadirÌý Learning Technologist I habdulkadir@noun.edu.ng 08038889935
26 Mr Zaharaddeen Usman Sa’eed Learning Technologist I szaharadeen@noun.edu.ng 08038085818
27 Mr. Olusegun A. Aremu Learning Technologist I oaremu@noun.edu.ng 08038232670
28 Mr. Chukwuemeka Okafor Instructional Designer I cokafor@noun.edu.ngÌýÌý 07048839445
29 Mrs Attah Bridget Onyemowo Senior Secretarial Assist 1 odominic@noun.edu.ng 09036108601
30 Mr.Akintunde Michael Agbaoye Learning Technologist II akintundeagbaoye@gmail.com 08177255947
31 Mrs.PatienceÌý E.Ulaka Instructional Designer II eneyionice@gmail.com 07034530283
32 Mr. Thompson Friday Ìý ojochenemithompson@gmail.com 07062183824
33 Mr. Ugbamaja Ameh Instructional Designer II amehugbamaja@gmail.com 07055151071
34 Mr. Francis N. Mgbe Learning Technologist II ¹ó°ù²¹²Ô³¦¾±²õ­³å²Ô±ðÂá¾±°ª²â²¹³ó´Ç´Ç.³¦´Ç³¾ 07032959471
35 Mrs. Oluchi Eucharia Ugwu Instructional Designer II Euchariaugwu65@gmail.com 07030728260
36 Emerson S .Edeh Graphic Artist II Emersonsnny40@gmail.com 08063981650
37 Mr. Mosinamofan P. Ajayi Learning Technologist II ²Ñ´Ç²õ¾±²Ô²¹³¾´Ç´Ú²¹²Ô²¹ÂᲹ’â¶Ä™i°ª²µ³¾²¹¾±±ô.³¦´Ç³¾ 08100279932
38 Mr. Felix O. Nwangwu Graphic Artist II Felixobinna116@gmail.com 08055957372
39 Mrs. Anieno IdaraÌýÌýÌýÌýÌýÌýÌýÌýÌýÌýÌýÌýÌýÌý Esinwara Instructional Designer II eanieno@noun.edu.ng 07085110415
40 Mr. Yakubu Mathew Adejoh Instructional Designer II madejoh@noun.edu.ng 08062755635
41 Miss. Fatima A Tijjani Graphic Artist II .madobifatima@gmail.com 08166665622
42 Mr.Olatunbosun O. Ajayi Learning Technologist II Ajayitunbosun7@gmail.com 07062381716
43 Mr. Sunday Mathias Instructional Designer II msunday@noun.edu.ng 08170337386
44 Mrs .Belawu Abolore Bello Instructional Designer II Teehy2050@gmail.com 08137974534
45 Mrs. Tawakalit. O Muideen Instructional Designer II tawakaltumuideen@gmail.com 08147665067 Or 08027273817
46 Mr. Ibrahim Yusuf Learning Technologist II iyusuf@noun.edu.ng 08131189806
47 Mr.Colman Ndakwa Instructional Designer II Pembi38@gmail.com 08065906582
48 Mr. Michael Shaibu Instructional Designer II Michaelshaibu2894@gmail.com 08181846039
49 Mr. James O. Alhaji Learning Technologist II alhajiolobojames@gmail.com 08036733155
50 Mr. Dina Daniel Ibrahim Instructional Designer II dibrahim@noun.edu.ng 08034316561
51 Mrs. Alabi Bose Blessing Instructional Designer II ablessing@noun.edu.ng 08060740997
52 Mr Ayara Victor Ufot Learning Technologist II Victoayara8@gmail.com 07030434635
53 Mr.Ìý StephenÌýÌýÌý Albita Instructional Designer II Stephenalbita2014@gmail.com 08039147388
54 Chukwuma Cecelia Confidential Secretary 1 cchukwuma@noun.edu.ng 08169685020
55 Mrs Adamu Fatima Higher Executive Officer fadamu@noun.edu.ng 09134722229
56 Mr Inalegwu Adu Aboje ÌýChief Artisan (Driving) Ìý 07088793493
57 Mr Usman Samaila Asst. Chief Clerical Officer usmansamaila44@gmail.com 07063219401
58 Mr Osakpamwan Enoruwa Benjamin Senior Technical Assistant (Photographer) eosakpamwan@noun.edu.ng 08032594961
59 Miss Mary Adzuanongu Asst. Chief Environmental Attendant magdalealiyagu@gmail.com 09068252186
60 ÌýAkinyemi Akinnranye OluwadamilareÌý Senior Clerical Officer akinniranyadare3@gmail.com 08038324684
61 Mr. Awollalu Finyinfoluwa Joshua Assistant Technical Officer fawolalu@noun.edu.ng 09049495414
62 Mrs Rahana Ibrahim Auta Environmental Attendance Rahanaibrahim44@gmail.com 09076816204

 

UDE Henry Ogbonia

UDE Henry Ogbonia

Deputy Director

Abuja – Headquarters
hudeh@noun.edu.ng