Brekete Family: NOUN responded to Ahmed Isa's criticism of its academic programs.
The National Open University of Nigeria (NOUN) has responded to Mr Ahmed Isa's (also known as "Ordinary President") claim that some of the Institution's academic programs are not authorized on his well-liked program, "Brekete Family." On the daily popular program that he presents on Thursday, October 6, 2022, Mr Isa remarked indignantly about institutions that allegedly run courses without government approval, "It's just like National Open University of Nigeria wey dey offer some courses without accreditation - 419!" The university administration was dismayed that an informed commentator like Isa would speak in such a crude manner in a public setting where the audience looked at him for reliable knowledge and direction. He might have confirmed that all of the university's academic programs are accredited by conducting a quick check at the National Universities Commission (NUC) or the NOUN itself. The NOUN's Director of Media and Public...