Nigeria’s first private open university, West Midlands Open University has taken a significant step towards achieving academic excellence and innovation with the inauguration of its Governing Council.

The ceremony, which took place on December 19, 2024, in Ibadan, marked the beginning of a new era in higher education for the institution.

The Governing Council, chaired by the Pro-Chancellor, Professor Abel Idowu Olayinka, comprises distinguished scholars, administrators, and stakeholders who share a common vision of transformative education.

Other members of the council include the Vice Chancellor, Prof. Olumide Babatope Longe; Senate representative, Air Commodore (Dr.) Akeem Adebomehin; Convocation representative, Prof. Adenike Osofisan; Mrs. Bisi Asimolowo; Mrs. Deola Ajayi; National Universities Commission (NUC) representative, Dr. Ligari Gabriel Hadu, and the registrar, Mr. Adekunle Durosinmi, who doubles as the secretary of the council.

In his welcome address, the Ekarun Olubadan of Ibadanland and founder of WMOU, Oba Murtala Adebayo Akande, expressed his aspiration for the university to become a legacy institution dedicated to nurturing future leaders and fostering academic excellence.

“On behalf of the Board of Trustees and the leadership of West Midlands Open University, we welcome you to this great citadel of learning where teaching and learning will be facilitated seamlessly to the satisfaction of our learners,” he noted.

The pro-chancellor, Prof Olayinka, emphasised the council’s commitment to good corporate governance, ethical standards, and adherence to Nigeria’s NUC regulations.

He noted that the council’s role includes approving long-term academic and business plans, safeguarding the university’s values, ensuring compliance with established guidelines, and overseeing financial accountability.

The vice chancellor, Prof Longe, reiterated the university’s dedication to providing students with an education that is both accessible and impactful.

He stated that WMOU is committed to offering high-quality, affordable, and relevant learning programmes that contribute to social and economic development.The Nigeria’s first private open university, West Midlands Open University has taken a significant step towards achieving academic excellence and innovation with the inauguration of its Governing Council.

The ceremony, which took place on December 19, 2024, in Ibadan, marked the beginning of a new era in higher education for the institution.

The Governing Council, chaired by the Pro-Chancellor, Professor Abel Idowu Olayinka, comprises distinguished scholars, administrators, and stakeholders who share a common vision of transformative education.

Other members of the council include the Vice Chancellor, Prof. Olumide Babatope Longe; Senate representative, Air Commodore (Dr.) Akeem Adebomehin; Convocation representative, Prof. Adenike Osofisan; Mrs. Bisi Asimolowo; Mrs. Deola Ajayi; National Universities Commission (NUC) representative, Dr. Ligari Gabriel Hadu, and the registrar, Mr. Adekunle Durosinmi, who doubles as the secretary of the council.

In his welcome address, the Ekarun Olubadan of Ibadanland and founder of WMOU, Oba Murtala Adebayo Akande, expressed his aspiration for the university to become a legacy institution dedicated to nurturing future leaders and fostering academic excellence.

“On behalf of the Board of Trustees and the leadership of West Midlands Open University, we welcome you to this great citadel of learning where teaching and learning will be facilitated seamlessly to the satisfaction of our learners,” he noted.

The pro-chancellor, Prof Olayinka, emphasised the council’s commitment to good corporate governance, ethical standards, and adherence to Nigeria’s NUC regulations.

He noted that the council’s role includes approving long-term academic and business plans, safeguarding the university’s values, ensuring compliance with established guidelines, and overseeing financial accountability.

The vice chancellor, Prof Longe, reiterated the university’s dedication to providing students with an education that is both accessible and impactful.

He stated that WMOU is committed to offering high-quality, affordable, and relevant learning programmes that contribute to social and economic development.