Ameh Zion Bags Master degree as NOUN holds 13th Convocation


By Genesis Ogiri, Abuja.

 National Open University  of Nigeria,  NOUN has celebrated a pivotal milestone in its history , the 13th CONVOCATION ceremony. This grand event, a testament to academic diligence and achievement, has  Honoured graduates across various levels, from first degrees to doctorates

Ameh Zion ABBA has bagged a Master Degree in Peace  Studies and Conflict resolution. After successful thesis defence,  Mr Ameh has now  awarded his Master Degree which he described as a milestone achievement .

NEWSWAY Media Understands that, Ameh Zion Abba, is a young telecoms engineer turned, a doubled edged social health worker, a human and community development practitioner. A creative mental health public speaker, who has laid part of his life- energy, time, and creativity after over a decade active service with the Nigerian Army, to caring for mental health disordered pregnant women and children of school age in Nigeria. Championing the mental health promotions and intervention.

The elated Ameh expressed satisfaction and said there is no end to learning, learning makes you fit into the trending issues in the society and how to solve them . He stressed the need for every child in Nigeria to have opportunity for education.

"He also called on governments at all levels to commit more attention to the promotion of education in the country.

Mr.Abba  maintained that education remained the only route to sustainable stability and development in Nigeria.

"He said that the most important of all investments any government could do was the development of the human mind through quality academic efforts.

"He stressed that effective education was the only option to guarantee the stability, security, development and prosperity of the country in view òf her increasing population.

“This issue of education is so important because every other form of development, in the end is brick and mortar. It is good to build the roads and bridges as we are seeing, but the only investment that has the inherent capacity to multiply itself in several folds, the only investment that does not need repairs is the investment in human mind

The president of the Mandate Health Empowerment Initiative ( MHEI ) , charged the young ones to be resilient in their pursuit of education, not to be distracted by the circumstances of life. He advised that, there should not give up , keep holding on to God , until you get to the climax of life, he added.

Saturday NEWSWAY reports that Vice-Chancellor of NOUN, Professor Olufemi Peters, said a total of 22,175 students were graduated across undergraduate and postgraduate levels and diverse disciplines.

He explained that out of the figure 15,768 achieved undergraduate qualification, while 6,407 eamed postgraduate qualifications.

Giving further breakdown, Peters said at the undergraduate level, a total of 22 graduated with a first-class; 1,885 with second class (upper division), 8,434 with second class (lower) division, 3786 with third class, and 169 with Pass degrees.

“Of the 6,407 students who graduated at the postgraduate levels, 2,362 students obtained the Postgraduate Diploma, 4,039 students, the Master degree and 6 students obtained the PhD degrees.

“I am also happy to announce that 4 of the doctoral graduates are from our flagship World Bank assisted Africa Centre for Excellence for Technology Enhanced Learning (ACETEL).

“The Centre offers MSc and PhD programmes in Artificial Intelligence (AI), Cybersecurity, and Management Information System (MIS). Through our IT-driven Open and Distance eLearning (ODeL) system, these graduates have acquired essential ICT skills that are indispensable and will undoubtedly propel them toward success in their future endeavours,” he stated.

The Vice-Chancellor revealed that since inception, NOUN has provided scholarships to about 83 inmates in Correctional Centres, exemplified by a current PhD student in Peace Studies and Conflict Resolution.

Olufemi Peters said: “Our dedication to the University’s mission is unwavering. We take pride in offering education that is both flexible and qualitative, yet affordable and accessible”.

The Convocation ceremony was preceded by the Investiture of the Oba of Benin, His Majesty Oba Ewuare II, as the new Chancellor of NOUN. 

Oba Ewuare II, on his part, said as he stepped into the role of Chancellor, he was acutely aware of the weight of responsibility that accompanies it.

“My vision for the National Open University of Nigeria is one of excellence, innovation, and inclusivity. It is my fervent aspiration to leverage my position as a traditional ruler to enhance the fortunes of this esteemed institution,” he said.


The  13th convocation ceremony is a landmark event that not only celebrates the achievements of its graduates but also symbolises the continuous pursuit of knowledge and excellence. As the university community and its well-wishers gathered to mark this occasion, it stands as a beacon of hope and aspiration for future.


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