NOUN Study Centres in Nigeria: Full List & Contact Details

Find the complete list of NOUN Study Centres across Nigeria for 2025, including addresses and key contact details. Locate your nearest National Open University of Nigeria study centre for academic support, exams, and administrative assistance.

The National Open University of Nigeria (NOUN) operates on an Open and Distance Learning (ODL) model, offering unparalleled flexibility. However, physical presence through its extensive network of Study Centres is crucial for administrative support, student counseling, practical sessions (for certain courses), and especially for examinations.

As of 2025, NOUN has over 100 study centres spread across all 36 states and the Federal Capital Territory (FCT), ensuring that quality education is truly accessible nationwide.

This comprehensive guide provides a detailed list of NOUN Study Centres, their addresses, and relevant contact information to help you locate your nearest centre and get the support you need.

Why are NOUN Study Centres Important?

NOUN Study Centres serve as vital points of contact and support for students. They typically offer:

  • Academic Counselling: Guidance on course registration, program selection, and academic progression.
  • Administrative Support: Assistance with admission, fee payments, and transcript requests.
  • Facilitation Sessions: Opportunities for face-to-face interaction with course facilitators (though much facilitation is now online).
  • Library Services: Access to physical and digital library resources.
  • Examination Venues: Designated locations for pen-on-paper (POP) and e-exams.
  • Student Community: A place to connect with fellow students.

General NOUN Contact Information

Before diving into the specific study centres, here are the general contact details for NOUN’s headquarters:

  • National Open University of Nigeria (Headquarters)
    • Address: University Village, Plot 91, Cadastral Zone, Nnamdi Azikiwe Expressway, Jabi, Abuja, Nigeria.
    • Phone No.: +234 908 290 7092 (NOUN Information Call Centre)
    • Email: centralinfo@noun.edu.ng
    • Student Support Services Portal: support.nou.edu.ng

Full List of NOUN Study Centres in Nigeria (by Geo-political Zone – 2025 Update)

Below is a comprehensive list, organized by geo-political zone for easier navigation. Please note that while efforts are made to keep this list current, NOUN occasionally establishes new community or specialized study centres.

📚 Further Reading

For the absolute latest and most granular details (including specific Director/Counsellor names and their individual emails/phones), always refer to the official NOUN website’s “Study Centres” section.

Official NOUN Study Centre Pages (Recommended for latest updates):

A. North Central Zone

FCT – Abuja Study Centres

  • Abuja Model Study Centre (FC01): Dutse-Alhaji, Kubwa Express Way, Abuja.
  • NOUN Special Study Centre, Nigerian Air Force (FC0X): Plot 1236, Sapele Street, Garki II, Abuja.
  • NOUN Special Study Centre, Nigerian Army (FC0X): Nigerian Army Resource Centre (NARC), Asokoro, Abuja.
  • NOUN Special Study Centre, Nigerian Security and Civil Defense Corps (NSCDC) (FC06): Civil Defense Academy, Sauka, Abuja.
  • NOUN Special Study Centre, Kuje Prisons (FC11): Kuje, Abuja.
  • NOUN Special Study Centre, Immigration, Gwagwalada: Pension Board Office, Secretariat Road, Gwagwalada, Abuja.

Benue State Study Centres

  • Makurdi Study Centre (BN01): Former NDE Office, Opp. Mechanic Village, Kanshio, Makurdi.
  • Otukpo Study Centre (BN02): 59/60 Upu Road, Otukpo.
  • Ugbokolo Study Centre (BN03): Along Otukpo-Enugu Highway, Ugbokolo.
  • Community Study Centre, Obagaji: By Methodist High School, Beside Obagaji Town Road, Agatu LGA Headquarters.

Kogi State Study Centres

  • Lokoja Study Centre (KG01): Defunct NRC Secretariat, Opposite Bishop Dennis College, Lokoja.
  • Community Study Centre Iyara (KG02): Defunct Party Building Secretariat, Iyara-Kabba Road, Iyara.
  • Community Study Centre Ogori (KG04): Aiyeromi Along Ogori-Ekpe Road, Before General Hospital Ogori.
  • Isanlu Community Study Centre: Yagba East LGA, Kogi State.
  • Idah Community Study Centre: Behind Moda Motel, Idah.

Kwara State Study Centres

  • Ilorin Study Centre (KW01): Ministry of Education, PMB 1375, Ilorin.
  • NOUN Special Study Centre, Nigerian Army, Sobi (KW02): P.M.B 1514 (Army School of Education) Sobi Cantonment, Ilorin.
  • Community Study Centre, Offa (KW04): Igosun Road, Offa.

Nasarawa State Study Centres

  • Lafia Study Centre (NS01): Bukan-Sidi, Jos Road, Lafia.
  • NOUN Special Study Centre, Keffi Prisons (NS02): Keffi.

Niger State Study Centres

  • Minna Study Centre (NG01): NRC Secretariat, Opp. Mariam Babangida Girls Science College, Bosso, Minna.
  • Suleja Study Centre (NG02): Opposite LG Guest House, Kwamba, Suleja.

Plateau State Study Centres

  • Jos Study Centre (PL01): No. 1, Tafawa Balewa Street, Jos.
  • Shendam Study Centre (PL02): Behind New Motor Park, Shendam.

B. North East Zone

Adamawa State Study Centres

  • Yola Study Centre (AD01): Army Barracks Road, Yola.
  • Community Study Centre, Gulak (AD02): Mubi North Local Government Secretariat, Mubi.

Bauchi State Study Centres

  • Community Study Centre, Azare (BA01): Azare Western Bye Pass, Off Kano Road, Azare.
  • Bauchi Study Centre (BA02): Former NRC Building, Federal Low Cost Housing Estate, Bauchi.
  • Bogoro Study Centre (BA03): Along Gobiya Road, Bogoro.

Borno State Study Centres

  • Maiduguri Study Centre (BO01): Baga Road, P.O. Box 548, Maiduguri- Mubi Express Way.

Gombe State Study Centres

  • Gombe Study Centre (GM01): After All Saints College, Gombe Federal Low Cost, P.M.B 0163, Gombe.

Taraba State Study Centres

  • Jalingo Study Centre (TR01): Education Resource Centre, Former T/C Staff Quarters, Jalingo.
  • Wukari Study Centre (TR02): Former Local Government Lodge, Tsokundi Road, Wukari.

Yobe State Study Centres

  • Damaturu Study Centre (YB01): Former Amusement Park, Maiduguri Road, Damaturu.

C. North West Zone

Jigawa State Study Centres

  • Dutse Study Centre (JG01): 3rd Floor Federal Government Secretariat, Kiyawa Road, Dutse.
  • Hadejia Community Study Centre: New GRA Extension, Behind Shagari Community School, Hadejia LGA.

Kaduna State Study Centres

  • Kaduna Study Centre (KD01): Kaduna Campus (Old NETC) by Trade Fair Complex, KM 4 Zaria Road, Kaduna.
  • NOUN Special Study Centre, Nigerian Air Force (KD03): 325 Ground Training Group, Nigerian Air Force Base, Kaduna.
  • NOUN Special Study Centre, Nigeria Prisons Kaduna (KD04): Kaduna Campus (Old NETC) by Trade Fair Complex, KM 4 Zaria Road, Kaduna.

Kano State Study Centres

  • Kano Study Centre (KN01): Independence Road, Sauna-Dakata, Kano.
  • Shanono Community Study Centre (KN02): Shanono, Kano State.
  • Dawakin Tofa Community Study Center (KN05): Dawakin Tofa, Kano State.
  • Danbatta Community Study Centre (KN09): Danbatta, Kano State.
  • Kunchi Community Study Centre (KN11): Kunchi, Kano State.
  • Makoda Community Study Centre (KN12): Makoda, Kano State.
  • Dawakin-Kudu Community Study Centre: Alh. Shehu Dawaki Complex, Dawakin-Kudu, Kano State.
  • Fagge Study Centre: Fagge, Kano State.
  • Bagwai Study Centre: Bagwai, Kano State.
  • Bichi Study Centre: Bichi, Kano State.
  • Gwarzo Study Centre: Gwarzo, Kano State.

Katsina State Study Centres

  • Katsina Study Centre (KT01): Plot 856, IBB Way, Katsina.
  • Mani Community Study Centre: Along Katsina Road, Off Shema Quarters, Mani Local Government.

Kebbi State Study Centres

  • Birnin Kebbi Study Centre (KB01): Sokoto Road, Gwadangwaji, Birnin Kebbi.

Sokoto State Study Centres

  • Sokoto Study Centre (SO01): No 4 RABAH ROAD, GAWON NAMA AREA, SOKOTO.

Zamfara State Study Centres

  • Gusau Study Centre (ZM01): A4, Commissioner’s Quarters, Bye-Pass, Gusau.

D. South East Zone

Abia State Study Centres

  • Umudike Study Centre (AB01): National Root Crop Institute, P.M.B 7296, Umuahia.
  • NOUN Special Study Centre, Nigeria Prisons, Umudike (AB02): Umudike.
  • Community Study Centre, Asaga, Ohafia (AB03): Plot 2/3 Prof. Kalu Ezera Road, Asaga, Ohafia.
  • Aba Study Centre: Old Aba Main Park (Opposite Abia State Polytechnic), Aba.

Anambra State Study Centres

  • Awka Study Centre (AN01): Defunct Party Building, P.M.B 2017, Abagana.
  • NOUN Special Study Centre, Nigeria Prisons, Awka (AN02): Awka.
  • Community Study Centre, Isulo (AN03): Isulo.

Ebonyi State Study Centres

  • Abakaliki Study Centre (EB01): Unity Square, Former State Secretariat by Alo street, Kpirikpiri, Abakaliki.

Enugu State Study Centres

  • Awgu Community Study Centre (EN01): National Youth Development Centre, Orie Awgu.
  • Enugu Study Centre (EN02): 87/89 Nike-Lake Road, Enugu.
  • NOUN Special Study Centre, Nigeria Prisons Enugu (EN03): Enugu.
  • Opi Community Study Centre (EN04): Nsukka Local Government Area.

Imo State Study Centres

  • Owerri Study Centre (IM01): No. 63 Okigwe Road, Owerri.
  • Nsu Community Study Centre: Ezeoke-Nsu, Ehime-Mbano Local Government Area.

E. South South Zone

Akwa Ibom State Study Centres

  • Uyo Study Centre (AK01): Udo-Udoma Avenue, Opposite 100 Unit Housing Estate, Uyo.

Bayelsa State Study Centres

  • Yenagoa Study Centre (BY01): 288 Mbiama/Yenegoa Road, Ekeki, Yenagoa.

Cross River State Study Centres

  • Calabar Study Centre (CR01): Opposite Zone 6 Police Hqtrs (Former Teachers Training College), Calabar.
  • Community Study Centre, Ikom (CR02): Beside Government Seconding School, Ogoja Road, Ikom.

Delta State Study Centres

  • Asaba Study Centre (DE01): Federal College of Education (Technical), Asaba.
  • Emevor Community Study Centre (DE02): 72 Emevor-Ughelli Road, Emevor, Isoko North Local Govt. Area.
  • Owhrode Community Study Centre (DE03): Owrhode.
  • Community Study Centre, Sapele (DE04): No 1 Igbuya Drive, off Akintola Road (By MTD), Sapele.
  • Onicha-Ugbo Community Study Centre: Onicha-Ugbo, Aniocha North.
  • Patani Community Study Centre: Patani.

Edo State Study Centres

  • Benin Study Centre (ED01): Ekenwa Road, Old SDP Secretariat, Benin City.
  • Community Study Centre, Fugar (ED02): Fugar.
  • Uromi Community Study Centre (ED03): Uromi.

Rivers State Study Centres

  • Port Harcourt Study Centre (RV02): Obiri-Ikwere Junction, NTA/Choba Road, Ozuoba, Port Harcourt.
  • NOUN Special Study Centre, Nigeria Prisons Services, Port Harcourt (RV01): Port Harcourt.

F. South West Zone

Ekiti State Study Centres

  • Ado Ekiti Study Centre (EK01): Beside Ekiti State Government College, Along Federal Polytechnic Road, Ado Ekiti.

Lagos State Study Centres

  • Lagos Study Centre (LA01): Victoria Island, Lagos State.
  • McCarthy Study Centre (LA02): No. 38/40 McCarthy, Off Obalende Road, Opp. Ghana High Commission, Victoria Island, Lagos.
  • Surulere Study Centre (LA03): Femi Gbajabiamila House at 2 Clegg Street, Ojuelegba, Surulere, Lagos.
  • Lagos Mainland Study Centre (LA04): 14/16 Ahmadu Bello Way, Victory Island, Lagos.
  • Badagry Study Centre (LA10): Along old Lagos Road, cum Community Hall Road, Badagry.
  • Ikorodu Study Centre: 132b Lagos Road, Aruna, Ikorodu, Lagos.
  • NOUN Special Study Centre, Nigerian Navy, Apapa (LA0X): NNS QUORRA, Apapa, Lagos.
  • NOUN Special Study Centre, Nigeria Prisons KiriKiri (LA07): KiriKiri Maximum Prisons (Male & Female).

Ogun State Study Centres

  • Abeokuta Study Centre (OG01): Opposite NNPC Mega Station, Ogun State.
  • Community Study Centre Awa-Ijebu (OG02): Ijebu Awa, East Local Government Area.
  • NOUN Special Study Centre, Nigeria Prisons Ilaro (OG03): Ilaro.
  • Ilaro Community Study Centre: Yewa South LGA, Ogun State.
  • Abeokuta Correctional Service Study Centre: Old Abeokuta Custodial Centre, Ibara.

Ondo State Study Centres

  • Akure Study Centre (ON01): Behind Federal Secretariat, off Igbatoro Road, Akure.
  • Akure Study Centre Idanre (ON02): Old NRC Building, Idanre Road.
  • Isua-Akoko Community Study Centre (ON03): Isua-Akoko.
  • Okitipupa Study Centre: Opposite State Hospital, Okitipupa.

Osun State Study Centres

  • Iwo Study Centre (OS01): Opposite OSADEP, Oyo Road, Iwo.
  • Osogbo Study Centre (OS02): Former SDP Defunct Party Building, Beside St. Charles Grammar School, Ilesa Road, Osogbo.
  • Otan-Ayegbaju Community Study Centre (OS03): Otan-Aiyegbaju.

Oyo State Study Centres

  • Ibadan Study Centre (OY01): Former Party Secretariat, Faith Clinic Road, Ijokodo Junction, Sango-Eleyele, Ibadan.
  • Saki Community Study Centre: Along Ilesa-Baruba Road, Saki.

How to Get the Most Current Contact Information

Given the dynamic nature of contact persons, the best way to get the most current details (including direct email and phone numbers for Centre Directors and Counsellors) is to visit the official NOUN website and navigate to the “Study Centres” section:

  1. Go to the main NOUN website: https://nou.edu.ng
  2. Look for the “Study Centres” link in the main menu or footer.
  3. On the Study Centres page, you will likely see options to click on each geopolitical zone. Click on your zone.
  4. This will display a list of all study centres within that zone, along with their addresses, and often, the names and contact details of the Centre Director and Counsellors.

Conclusion: Connecting with Your NOUN Community

NOUN’s extensive network of study centres is designed to provide comprehensive support to its students nationwide. By utilizing this list and regularly checking the official NOUN website for the latest updates, you can ensure you’re always connected to the resources and assistance you need to succeed in your open and distance learning journey.

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