(AUO) has launched an Open and Distance Learning (ODL) programme to offer students a flexible and accessible way to learn at their own pace and on their schedule.
During the launch event, titled ‘Atiba University ODL – Online Distance and Blended Learning Platforms,’ the Vice Chancellor of AUO, Professor Sunday Okeniyi, acknowledged the challenges faced by the federal government in providing quality education to its citizens.
He noted that the AUO ODL programme aims to alleviate these challenges.
Okeniyi explained that Open and Distance Learning (ODL) has emerged as a viable solution for improving access to quality education.
He described ODL as an educational delivery method that utilizes technology and various media to reach learners who cannot attend traditional classroom settings.
He further said that the ODL programme could be delivered through different mediums, including online platforms, mobile devices, and print materials.
According to the AUO VC, the benefits of the ODL online programme include increased access to education for individuals in remote or hard-to-reach areas, the flexibility to study at convenient times and places, cost savings as learners avoid transportation and accommodation expenses, and quality education designed to meet the same standards as traditional classroom programs.
Also speaking at the event, the President of AUO, James Adesokan Ojebode (PhD), emphasized the institution’s belief that education is a fundamental right. He stated, “At Atiba University Oyo, we are committed to providing access to quality education for all at the lowest possible cost as a way of giving back to society.”
He also reaffirmed the institution’s dedication to maintaining quality assurance and accreditation within the programme.