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It was a moment of joy in Nigeria’s education sector as the Unique Open University in Lagos, one of the recently approved institutions by the National Universities Commission (NUC), received its operational license, clearing the way for the commencement of academic activities. The license was officially presented to the university’s founder and chancellor, Prof. Chris Imumolen, a renowned philanthropist and youth advocate by the NUC Executive Secretary, Prof. Yusufu Abdullahi Ribadu, at the Commission’s headquarters in Abuja. Prof. Ribadu commended the university for its impressive infrastructure and readiness to begin operations, noting that its facilities reflect a strong commitment to quality education. In attendance with Prof. Imumolen were members of his team and the university’s Governing Council. Expressing appreciation to the NUC, Prof. Imumolen lauded the Commission’s prompt inspection and due diligence process that culminated in the granting of the provisional license. Read Also: ABU denies running secret nuclear project He assured that Unique Open University will redefine higher education in Nigeria and across the West African sub-region by equipping students with practical skills to become both employable and job creators. The official inauguration, dedication, and opening ceremony of the university is scheduled for Tuesday, November 4, 2025, at its campus located at Iyana Isashi Bus Stop, along the Lagos-Badagry Expressway, Ojo, Lagos. Themed “Empowering Generations through Knowledge, Innovation, and Opportunity,” the event will also feature the unveiling of Prof. Imumolen’s management team and the presentation of the university’s vision to the public.
