Unique Open Varsity Gets NUC Licence, Commences Admission

It was a moment of joy in the country’s education landscape as the coast is now clear for the commencement of academic activities at the Unique Open University in Lagos, one of the universities recently approved by the Nigeria Universities Commission (NUC).

This follows the receipt of an operational license by the university’s founder and chancellor, Prof. Chris Imumolen, a renowned philanthropist and youth advocate.

The Commission’s Executive Secretary, Prof. Yusufu Abdullahi Ribadu, handed the vital document to him at the NUC secretariat in Abuja.

Prof. Ribadu commended the university for starting with the number of facilities it has put in place.

In Prof. Imumolen’s delegation were his team and the university’s Governing Council members.

While receiving the licence, Prof. Imumolen thanked the NUC for prompt action in inspecting the university project site and carrying out other due diligence processes that led to provisional license approval.

He assured that the project would redefine the face of education in Nigeria and the West African subregion, as it is poised to equip students with hands-on skills to become employable and create employment.

Meanwhile, the university’s inauguration, dedication, and official opening will take place on Tuesday, November 4th, 2025, at its campus, Iyana Isashi Bus stop, along Lagos Badagry Express Road, Ojo, Lagos.

Themed “Empowering Generations through Knowledge, Innovation, and Opportunity,” Prof. Imumolen will use the opportunity to unveil his team and communicate the university’s vision.