Iconic Open University has expanded its footprint in Nigeria’s Northeast with the unveiling of two proposed campuses, the Savannah Campus in Gombe, Gombe State, and the Sahel Campus in Damaturu, Yobe State, in a move aimed at widening access to flexible higher education across the region.
The institution disclosed that the Savannah Campus will be located in Gombe, Gombe State, while the Sahel Campus is planned for Damaturu, Yobe State.
The proposed expansion represents a strategic move by the university to widen learning opportunities and reduce educational barriers in a region that has experienced disruptions to conventional schooling over the past decade. According to the management, the initiative is designed to strengthen flexible learning systems and make university education more accessible to people in the Northeast.
According to the management, the campuses are meant to strengthen flexible learning systems and make university education more accessible to people in the Northeast.
The Savannah Campus, which is proposed to be situated within Gombe City, is expected to function as a key learning centre for students across Gombe State and neighbouring areas. According to the management, the city was selected because of its accessibility and its capacity to accommodate a wide range of learners, including working professionals and individuals who previously had limited access to traditional university education.
Similarly, the Sahel Campus in Damaturu, the capital of Yobe State, is projected to play an important role in expanding higher education opportunities in the state. The management explained that the campus derives its name from the Sahel region, symbolising the resilience and distinctive environmental setting of the area.
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