In a landmark achievement that underscores the growing reputation for academic excellence of Iconic Open University, the Environmental Health Council of Nigeria (EHCON) has conducted an assessment for the Public Health Department of Iconic Open University and described it as the best institution ever visited, with a student-centred approach to teaching and learning.
This was mentioned in the remarks of the Deputy Registrar, who led a high-level delegation from EHCON for the professional accreditation of the Public Health programme.
The Deputy Registrar of the Council, Mohammed Aminu M., alongside other members of the panel, stressed how amazed they were with the Iconic University’s approach and the provisions it has made in terms of teaching and learning resources, alongside the human resources available for the exercise. He expressed the satisfaction of the panel with the standards that the University has already established and assured the Council’s support for both the undergraduate and postgraduate programmes of the University.
The exercise involved assessing the University’s facilities, curriculum, and academic standards to ensure they meet the stringent professional requirements for training environmental and public health practitioners in the country.
Speaking after a rigorous inspection of the department’s facilities and human resources, as well as interactions with the management, the leader of the delegation, Mohammed Aminu M., applauded the institution’s achievements in opening access to quality university education. He assured that the exercise was a successful one, considering the huge commitments made by the University.
According to him, “In the course of our duties, we have visited numerous institutions, but I must state without equivocation that Iconic Open University stands out. This is the best exercise we have experienced so far. The learning approach is one of the best,” he added.
He further noted that the institution’s unique status as a premier and leading open university in Nigeria is not just a title but a reality reflected in its programmes and academic delivery. He praised the management for maintaining high standards and adhering strictly to regulatory bodies’ guidelines.
This endorsement from EHCON’s panel is a validation of Iconic University’s mission to provide accessible, high-quality education for all and sundry.
The positive outcome of the exercise will give students the opportunity to be indexed and administered professional licensing examinations by the Environmental Health Council of Nigeria at the time of their graduation and have the madate to practice as public health practitioners in Nigeria and beyond.
Recently, Iconic Open University was statutorily licensed by the National Universities Commission after successfully passing the probationary period of provisional licensing, making it a fully fledged open university in Nigeria.
