Matriculation Not Guarantee of Graduation - VC

                     Matriculation Not Guarantee of Graduation 

To sustain the existing standard and quality of Open and Distance Learning (ODL), the Vice Chancellor, National Open University of Nigeria (NOUN), Prof Vincent Ado Tenebe, has warned that matriculation is not a guarantee of graduation.

Addressing the 29,092 new students of the institution in a message delivered simultaneously at the existing 62 study centres across the country, the VC described the ceremony as a gateway, marking the beginning of training in respective programmes of choice. Represented by Deputy Vice Chancellors, Deans, and Study Centre Directors at the respective centres, Prof Tenebe said matriculation is a platform to remind new students of their journey through the institution. He told the student that NOUN is not a playground or picnic venue, emphasising that it is 'a conclave of busy minds and hardworking people committed to excellence and acquisition of knowledge, skills and spirit of innovation aimed at creating a highly skilled and qualified workforce for the nation and the global community'. Stressing the need for the students to have a good knowledge of computer, the VC added that the institution makes maximum use of Information and Communication Technology (ICT) in all areas of its operations. He added that apart from instructional materials in print, audio CDs and Braille, there are ICT platforms, such as NOUN iLearn, which provide online real time interaction for staff and students and also simplify registration process, payment and make access to results easier. Recalling the automatic employment offered two first class graduates of the university at its fourth convocation ceremony, the VC charged the students to work hard to be part of the renewed reward system and other incentives in the kitty for diligent and hardworking learners. Prof Tenebe revealed that NOUN is in partnership with ODL universities not just in Africa but across the world, and that it engages in annual students and staff exchange programmes with its partners across the globe.

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