National Open University of Nigeria: Contributions, Challenges and Way Forward

Abstract

This paper looked at the historical development of the National Open University of Nigeria, its contributions to national development and the challenges the National Open University of Nigeria is facing. Qualitative and quantitative data were used in the paper. The data were collected from online publications and print materials. The paper depends on primary and secondary data. The paper argued that the National Open University of Nigeria since its establishment has been contributing to the social-economic and technological advancement of the country. Some of the contributions of the National Open University of Nigeria include; the development of manpower, increment in enrolment of university education, enrolment of post-graduate education, ensuring stable university education, and development of research and course materials development. In the areas of challenges militating against the operation of the National Open University of Nigeria, the paper identified poor funding, inadequate staff, inadequate infrastructure facilities, poor internet services and unstable power supply.