Former President Olusegun Obasanjo has called for key reforms at the National Open University of Nigeria (NOUN), including the restoration of its Law programme, increased students’ enrolment, and the integration of Artificial Intelligence (AI) into its academic system.
Obasanjo made the remark at the weekend while hosting the newly appointed Vice Chancellor of NOUN, Prof. Uduma Orji Uduma, and his management team, following their official introduction at his residence in Abeokuta, Ogun State.
He stressed the need for academic advancement through innovation and technology, urging the university’s leadership to prioritise modernisation and expand access to education.
Responding, the immediate past Vice Chancellor, Prof. Olufemi Peters, said that the university had already taken significant steps towards integrating AI into its academic content.
He expressed confidence that the leadership of the new VC is committed to sustaining innovation and advancing institutional development.
Uduma pledged to prioritise the revival of the Law programme and strengthen ongoing reforms.
Meanwhile, Obasanjo has planned a medical outreach targeting no fewer than 10,000 beneficiaries in Lagos suburbs as part of activities to commemorate his 89th birthday anniversary.
In a statement by his Special Assistant on Media, Kehinde Akinyemi, at the weekend, the medical outreach is under the auspices of the Olusegun Obasanjo Foundation.
The Lagos medical mission will be held in the suburbs of Ikorodu and Alimosho local councils of the state between February 27 and March 4, 2026.
Chief Executive Officer (CEO) of the Foundation, Dr Olalekan Makinde, in a statement, stated: “This special medical outreach is organised as a legacy-driven humanitarian initiative to mark Obasanjo’s 89th birthday, reflecting his lifelong commitment to service, nation-building, and the well-being of the Nigerian people.”
The exercise, according to him, will include free cardiovascular screening and blood pressure checks, among others.
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