‎Professor Uduma O. Uduma has officially takes over as Vice-Chancellor of the National Open University of Nigeria (NOUN) today, February 11, 2026. The appointment was announced by the Governing Council in October 2025, succeeding Professor Olufemi Peters.
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‎A professor of philosophy and logic, Uduma brings a wealth of academic and administrative experience to the role. He has served in several key positions at NOUN, including Deputy Vice-Chancellor (Academic) and Study Centre Director in Abakaliki, Ebonyi State, where he grew student enrollment from 496 to over 2,000.
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‎Uduma, a Barrister-at-Law called to the Nigerian Bar in 2007, is expected to strengthen academic quality, expand student support services, and promote institutional transparency and innovation. His appointment has been welcomed by the NOUN community, who are eager to see his vision for the university’s future.
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‎The new Vice-Chancellor’s priorities include enhancing digital learning, improving student services nationwide, and fostering a culture of innovation. His leadership is seen as a significant opportunity for NOUN to build on its strengths and address challenges in Nigeria’s higher education sector.
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‎Professor Uduma’s tenure is expected to shape NOUN’s future growth and development. The university community looks forward to his contributions.
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