Nigeria’s National
University Commission, NUC, has declared that online degrees
are unacceptable in the country with exception of the e-Learning
programme of the National Open University of Nigeria, NOUN.
According to a statement signed
by Ibrahim Usman Yakasai, director of information and public relations,
NUC, besides NOUN, other institutions endorsed for e-Learning are
University of Uyo, Usmanu Danfodiyo University, Sokoto, and University
of Maiduguri.
“Online degrees are not accepted at the moment in Nigeria,” the statement read.
“However, this does not include the approved Nigerian universities’ e-Learning programme run within the shores of Nigeria.
“The Nigerian universities e-Learning
programme is a legitimate and well-thought out pilot e-learning
initiative. It is a Public Private Partnership between the National
Universities Commission (NUC), Park Associates E-Learning Group and four
federal universities.
“The commission wishes to use this
medium to allay all fears and doubts concerning the legitimacy or NUC
endorsement of the Nigerian universities’ e-Learning Programme.
“Students in the programme are urged to
continue to pursue their studies without fear and prospective applicants
are encouraged to enrol.”
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