Otti moves to establish NOUN centre in Aba

Alex Otti has directed officials to begin the process of establishing a study centre of the National Open University of Nigeria in Aba, citing the city’s importance as a commercial hub.

The governor gave the directive while receiving NOUN Vice-Chancellor, Uduma Uduma, during a courtesy visit at his residence in Nvosi, Isiala Ngwa South LGA.

According to a statement by NOUN spokesperson Ambrose Gowong, the move followed a request by the university for policy direction on setting up a study centre in Aba.

Otti instructed the commissioner for tertiary education and the managing director of the Greater Aba Development Authority to identify a temporary site pending the construction of a permanent facility.

He noted that Aba’s economic significance makes it a suitable location for a NOUN study centre, adding that the expansion of open and distance learning, supported by digital tools like Google Meet and Zoom, has improved access to education.

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The governor reaffirmed his administration’s commitment to strengthening education through teacher recruitment, training, and infrastructure development.

He also assured the university of government support for the project and directed collaboration with the NOUN study centre in Umuahia to identify areas where facilities could be improved.

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