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The 14th Convocation Ceremony of the National Open University of Nigeria (NOUN) was indeed a remarkable event.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

It celebrated the academic achievements of 17,420 graduands, including 51 inmates from correctional centers across Nigeria. Among the graduates, 1,417 earned First Class degrees, and 40 were awarded Ph.D. degrees3.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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This milestone highlights NOUN’s commitment to providing accessible education and fostering excellence. What an inspiring story of resilience and achievement.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

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