NOUN Matriculates 36 Inmates at Lagos Custodial Centre
The National Open University of Nigeria (NOUN) has granted admission to 36 inmates at the Ikoyi Custodial Centre in Lagos for undergraduate, master's, and PhD programmes. The matriculation ceremony took place on a recent date, as reported by the PunchNG article.
The initiative, which is a part of NOUN's efforts to promote education for all, highlights the university's commitment to providing learning opportunities to inmates.
According to the university's Vice Chancellor, Professor Abdalla Uba Adamu, the matriculation ceremony is a significant step towards rehabilitating the inmates and empowering them with skills to become productive members of society upon their release.
The matriculated inmates will now be able to pursue their educational goals, which could potentially improve their lives and the lives of their families upon their release. The university hopes that this initiative will serve as a catalyst for positive change in the lives of these individuals.
NOUN's move to provide educational opportunities to inmates is a commendable effort that aligns with the university's mission to make education accessible to all Nigerians, regardless of their background or circumstances.
The matriculation ceremony is a testament to the university's commitment to promoting rehabilitation and empowering inmates with the skills necessary to become productive members of society after their release.
As the matriculated inmates embark on their educational journeys, NOUN hopes that this initiative will serve as a catalyst for positive change in their lives and the lives of their families upon their release.
The university's move to provide educational opportunities to inmates is a commendable effort that aligns with NOUN's mission to make education accessible to all Nigerians, regardless of their background or circumstances.
<small>Source: Punch Nigeria — read the original story there.</small>
