NOUN VC Professor Olufemi A. Peters Receives Prestigious ICDE Award

The Vice-Chancellor of the National Open University of Nigeria (NOUN), Professor Olufemi A. Peters, has been awarded the International Council for Open and Distance Education (ICDE) 2025 Individual Prize of Excellence.

This esteemed honor recognizes his exceptional leadership and significant contributions to open and distance education at national, regional, and global levels over the past five years.

Professor Peters received the award at the ICDE Award Night in Wellington, New Zealand, alongside Professor Josep Duart, for their outstanding impact in advancing inclusive, scalable, and sustainable education. The ICDE Prize of Excellence acknowledges individuals who have demonstrated remarkable leadership, innovation, and achievements in online and distance learning. 

Under Professor Peters' leadership, NOUN has made significant strides in expanding access to education through mobile learning platforms, serving over 350,000 students, and implementing advanced technologies such as blockchain-based micro-credentials for certification. His commitment to academic advancement and equity has also led to the establishment of the African Centre for Excellence in Technology Enhanced Learning, driving innovation across the continent.