The Enugu State University of Science and Technology (ESUT) has received NUC's approval to commence Open and Distance Learning programmes. This was contained in a letter addressed to the Vice Chancellor of the University.

The letter reads, "I am pleased to inform the Vice-Chancellor that the Commission has given approval to the proposed Enugu State University of Science and Technology Open and Distance Learning Centre, Enugu State to commence academic activities. The approval is sequel to the validated status recommended by the Panel that visited the proposed Centre from 17 to 20th May, 2023.

The Centre may therefore commence operations with B.Sc. Economics programme only via the ICT Enabled Supported Blended Learning model of Open and Distance Learning (ODL) mode of delivery.

The University is enjoined to ensure total compliance with the requirements for running ODL programmes in Nigerian Universities. The Commission also expects the University to impress it upon the Centre, the necessity to effect the recommendations made by the Panel in the attached Technical Report.

Addition of new programmes will be on a programme by programme basis and subject to pre-assessment and approval by the Commission. The University should be reminded that there will be periodic monitoring of the Centre to ensure that there is no deviation from acceptable best practices."