The centre director (Back row on lemon advocacy T-shirt) posing with staff of both NOUN and FRSC during the visit
TheManagement of Oko-Akoko CommunityStudyCentre of the institution has taken its advocacy drive to government agencies, religious groups and otherassociations inits environs with a view toboosting the visibility oftheˮ of Nigeria (NOUN).
The advocacywas aimed at increasing studentsenrolment and gaining visibility for NOUN,which is in line with the Vice-Chancellor’s vision on assumption of officethat targets onemillion students enrolment.
The team,led by thecentredirector,Dr.Babajide Oyadeyi,kick-started its visit from theFederal Road Safety Corps (FRSC)through theNigerian Security and Civil Defence Corps (NSCDC), the Oka Division of the Nigerian PoliceandtheNigerian Hunters’ Association.
TheTeachingService Commission,All Nigeria Confederation of Principals of Secondary Schools (ANCOPSS)andtheAkoko South-east Local Governmentwere equally visited by the formidable advocacy team.
According to the director,theadvocacy visits would serve asavenuesto sensitise members of the various agencies on the presence ofNOUNin the area and the need to take advantage of the institution.
The Advocacy team at the Ansarudeen Central Mosque, Ibaka, Oka
Oyedeyi alsoinformed the audience that NOUN is an Open and Distance Learning (ODL) institution that allows learners to study anywhereany time.
Hefurtherexplained that the institution is the best avenue as it allows students to work at any place and learn while they move at theirownpace.
Thedirector also intimated them about the available programmes in the various faculties, especially programmes that may fit their professions, and requirements as well as the mode of instruction.
Hethanked the Tutor-General and the Director of the TESCOM Zonal Office for allowing them to be part of the meeting where all Principals ofsecondary schools in the twolocalgovernments attended.
The visiting directorreiteratedthatsecondary schoolprincipals and teachers are critical stakeholders in the line of education.
“There is a huge opportunity available at NOUN because theFaculty of Education offers various courses that you can enrol in, bothatundergraduates and postgraduates studies, to PhDlevel,all accredited by the National UniversitiesCommission.
Dr Jide Oyadeyi (Standing) making his presentation
“NOUN is for everyone that needs knowledge, NOUN is for a unique educational experience in the sense that you can work and learn simultaneously,”he said.
In his response, theFRSC boss, Mr.Afe Olowoko expressed gratitude to the team for the much-needed enlightenment on the programmes and activities of thecentre, while assuring the director that his men will take full advantage of NOUN’s presence in the community,
In the same development, the Divisional Police Officer of Oka, SP Adenibuyan Olanrewaju thanked the team for the sensitisation programme and promised to encourage his officers and men to enrol in NOUN.
The Tutor-General Teaching Service Commission, Mr.Farayola Akinyemi and the Director of the Zonal Office, Dr.Taiwo M. Olaleye appreciated thedirector and his team for the sensitisation programme,even asthe duo promised to encourage their members to pick NOUN form as soon as possible.
Meanwhile,theadvocacy teamalso embarked on a three- day weekend campaign to other places such asThe Ansarudeen Centre Mosque,Zumutatul Centre Mosque, Christ Apostolic Church, The Hope of Eternity Church, African Church Cathedral and others.
These latest visit followed similar ones conducted recently by the centre, where it paid visitsto Ikare- Akoko in the North Senatorial District, North-east Local Government Area of the state,the African Church Diocese of Ikare and Idoani, the Area Commander’s Office of the Nigeria Police Force and the Church of the Diocesan Headquarters of the Church of Nigeria.
Allagencies visited were full of gratitude to the NOUN and the management of Oka Community Study Centre for deeming it fit to visit them.