NUC approves Open and Distance e-Learning programs for Covenant University

Covenant University can now run its ‘Covenant Centre for Open and Distance e-learning

The Covenant University can now run its e-learning platform, the ‘Covenant Centre for Open and Distance e-learning (CCODeL).’ which has recently been approved by the National Universities Commission (NUC).

The operating license was granted to the University by NUC and is scheduled to begin with Computer Science programme.

The Vice-Chancellor of the University, Prof. Abiodun Adebayo who made this known in a statement released by the Communications Department of the institution recently however expressed regrets that four out of every 5 admission seekers into tertiary institutions do not often get admission.

He affirmed that the university’s newly accredited distance e-learning platform will help address the admission deficit in Nigeria, and foster educational development in Africa.

This, according to him, will enable learners to enroll and learn at their own pace without the barrier of distance or the rigour associated with classroom settings.

Adebayo said the e-learning platform licensing has marked a significant milestone in expanding access to quality education beyond the traditional classroom setting as it underscores our commitment to innovation, excellence, and inclusivity in higher education.

“We have only been able to admit one out of every five persons into our computer science programme at Covenant University, and this is because of the post-COVID pandemic that has led to the high demand for ICT related education, and certifications.

“For us, we welcome this and it implies that every applicant who meets our admission requirements, but was not admitted, can still key into our open and distance e-learning programme,” says Adebayo.

The Vice-Chancellor further reiterated that Covenant University is one of the leading universities in Africa founded on a Christian Mission Ethos; born and driven by a vision to raise a new generation of leaders and to reinstate the dignity of the black race.

He stressed that the University is committed to remaining at the cutting edge of learning that is based on the Total Man driven curriculum.