Former President Olusegun Obasanjo has called for reforms at the National Open University of Nigeria, urging the restoration of its law programme and the integration of artificial intelligence into its academic system.

Obasanjo made the call in Abeokuta, Ogun State, when he received the newly appointed Vice-Chancellor of NOUN, Prof. Uduma Uduma, and members of his management team.

He also called for increased student enrolment.

A statement issued by the Director of Media and Publicity at NOUN, Ibrahim Sheme, on Sunday in Abuja, quoted Obasanjo as stressing the need for innovation and technology-driven academic advancement.

“I urge the university’s leadership to prioritise modernisation and expand access to quality education,” Obasanjo said.

The immediate past Vice-Chancellor, Prof. Olufemi Peters, said the institution had taken significant steps to integrate artificial intelligence into its academic content.

Peters added that the efforts had earned the university recognition from international educational bodies.

On enrolment, he disclosed that NOUN had no fewer than 300,000 registered students, with approximately 190,000 currently active, noting that the difference reflected varying levels of participation.

He expressed confidence in the new vice-chancellor’s capacity to sustain innovation and promote institutional development.

In his remarks, Uduma pledged to prioritise the revival of the law programme and consolidate ongoing reforms in the university.

He also expressed appreciation to Obasanjo for his continued support and contributions to the growth of the institution.

The vice-chancellor later visited the Abeokuta Study Centre of the university, where the Centre Director, Mr Oyekunle Adegboyega, conducted him and his team around the facility.

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