Directorate of Advancement and Linkages (DAL)

Message from the Director

The Directorate of Advancement and Linkages plays a pivotal role in supporting the continued growth of the National Open University of Nigeria (NOUN) through partnerships, collaboration, and resource mobilisation. It is my pleasure to welcome you and introduce the vision, mandate, and work of the Directorate.

The Directorate serves as the University’s gateway for fostering meaningful partnerships and strengthening institutional relationships that advance excellence in open and distance education. We continue to build and sustain collaborative networks that enhance the University’s visibility, expand its global reach, and create lasting value for our stakeholders.

At the Directorate of Advancement and Linkages, we champion initiatives that promote high-impact partnerships, institutional and international collaboration, community engagement, research and development, philanthropic engagement, and sustainable fundraising. These interconnected functions strengthen NOUN’s capacity to deliver quality education while enabling the University to respond effectively to emerging national and global developments.

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Guided by the principles of innovation, efficiency, visibility, and impact, we are focused on securing enduring support for the University and positioning NOUN as Africa’s leading institution in open and distance education. We also showcase the expertise of our faculty, facilitate productive industry engagement, and foster partnerships that promote research, innovation, entrepreneurship, and graduate employability.

We firmly believe that sustainable institutional growth is founded on strong and enduring partnerships. We, therefore, invite governments, development partners, industry leaders, alumni, philanthropists, researchers, communities, and friends of the University to join us in advancing initiatives that create shared value and transform lives through education.

As you explore the Directorate, we encourage you to discover the many opportunities for collaboration and engagement. Together, we can strengthen institutional excellence, bridge knowledge and development gaps, and contribute meaningfully to the continued advancement of the National Open University of Nigeria and the society we serve.

Thank you for your interest in the Directorate of Advancement and Linkages. We look forward to building enduring partnerships with you in the pursuit of our shared aspirations.

Professor Bridget A. Makwemoisa Yakubu
Director
Directorate of Advancement and Linkages
Email Address: ayakubu@noun.edu.ng
Directorate Email Address: advancementandlinkages@noun.edu.ng
URL: https://nou.edu.ng/directorate-of-advancement-and-linkages/
www.nou.edu.ng/directorate-of-advancement-and-linkages

About the Directorate of Advancement and Linkages (DAL)

The Directorate of Advancement and Linkages (DAL) was formerly a Unit under the Directorate of Research Administration and Advancement (DRAA). It was upgraded to a full-fledged Directorate with expanded functions in April 2021.

The expanded functions include exploring opportunities for collaboration and strategic partnerships with local and international institutions, agencies, industries, and individuals in the areas of training, research, and the overall development and advancement of the University.

Located on the first floor of the OPD Building on the University’s main campus, the Directorate performs a multidisciplinary role with the core mandate of attracting support for teaching, learning, research, and infrastructural development through fundraising, alumni relations, collaborations, and strategic partnerships.

The Directorate is domiciled in the Vice-Chancellery and is charged with the following core functions:

Serve as the primary interface between the University and its affiliate institutions and collaborative agencies, while coordinating linkages between NOUN and various public and private sector organisations for qualitative manpower training, capacity building, and scientific and technological advancement.
Promote and market NOUN’s academic programmes through purpose-driven curricula, collaborative research, and mutually beneficial staff and student exchange partnerships.
Support and facilitate academic and administrative interactions, including undergraduate and postgraduate traineeship schemes, as well as other collaborative arrangements between NOUN and partner institutions and agencies.

Operational Units

The Directorate has four operational units:

Communications and Marketing
Fundraising and Alumni Relations
International Engagements
Linkages and Legal

Mission Statement
To establish, coordinate and manage NOUN’s linkages with other higher educational institutions, corporate organizations and educational stakeholders at the local and international levels, by seeking support and forging partnerships towards the attainment of the objectives of the open and distance education.

Vision Statement
To steer NOUN to be the foremost open and distance learning institution in teaching, research and community service through strategic partnerships and collaborations with local and international partners.

Staff List

S/N	Name	Designation	Phone Number	email address
1	Prof. Bridget A. M. Yakubu	Director	08039181972	ayakubu@noun.edu.ng
2	Mr. Oladimeji Tiamiyu	Principal Assistant Registrar Head, Fund Raising /Alumni Relations Unit	08035307430	mtiamiyu@noun.edu.ng
3	Barr. Maureen Okajah Achigbe	Chief Legal Officer Linkages and Legal Unit	08030752216	oachigbe@noun.edu.ng
4	Mrs. Ifeaguchukwu Amorha	Principal Assistant Registrar International Engagement Unit	08038307822	Iamorha@noun.edu.ng
5	Mrs. Miriam Obierika	Principal Media Officer Communication and Marketing	07036631362	aobierika@noun.edu.ng
6	Mr. John Labijah	Principal Executive Officer II Fundraising/ Alumni Relations Unit	08036431994	jlabijah@noun.edu.ng
7	Mrs. Okedi Esther Uyo	Senior Legal Officer Linkages and Legal	08130203500	eokedi@noun.edu.ng
8	Mr. Abubakar Mohammed	Executive officer Communications and Marketing Unit	07036018555	misa@noun.edu.ng
9	Ms. Eleojo Levi	Senior Clerical Officer	08064013829	leleleojo@noun.edu.ng
10	Miss Hajara Audu Danladi	Environmental Attendant	08060143205	ahajara@noun.edu.ng