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Centre for Open Distance and e-Learning (CODeL)

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About Us

Brief History on the Centre for Open Distance and e-Learning

The concept of establishing Centre for Open Distance and e-Learning (CODeL) in Federal University of Technology, Minna was born out of the necessity to democratise and provide access to higher education to a larger number of interested students presently limited by the existing structure (human and physical resources) or engaged in other life demanding issues. This informed the University Senate’s position to

approve the establishment of the Centre for Open Distance and e-Learning (CODeL) in 2011 and the University Council in May, 2012. On the 19^th October, 2015, Governing Board of the Centre for Open Distance and e-Learning (CODeL) was inaugurated by the former Vice-Chancellor, Prof. M. A. Akanji.

Vision of the Centre

To be a global Centre of excellence in e-learning providing access to flexible, open and long-life learning education.

Mission of the Centre

The Centre is committed to the delivery of quality distance learning through dynamic and pragmatic training, research and entrepreneur services, driven by Information and Communication Technology (ICT) that would transform Nigeria’s natural resources into goods and services, thus, impacting on our economy and the quality of life of her people positively.

Centre Management

Professor Faruk KUTA

Vice Chancellor, FUT Minna

Dr Sadiat Adetoro SALAU

Centre Director

Dr Abdulhakeem YUSUF

Deputy Director, Learners’ Support

Dr Jibril Abdullahi BALA

Deputy Director, Academics

Mr Danjuma MOHAMMED

Centre Secretary

Centre Staff

Mr Kadinebari Dome

Head, Instructional Systems

Design & Examination Officer

Mrs Bilikisu Abubakar

Head, Learners’ Support

PAST AND PRESENT HEADS OF DEPARTMENT

Since inception, the Centre has been blessed with notable professionals to stir its activities. The centre had from inception to 2011, Prof. Joseph Odigure as the first Director of the centre. While Prof. A.M Aibinu stirred the activities of the centre from 2014 till 2022. His successor Dr. Julia Echie led the Centre from 2022 to 2025 and handed over to Dr Fatimah Abduldayan in March 2025.

The current Centre Director, Dr Sadiat Adetoro Salau took over the mantle of leadership in September 2025.

Prof. Joseph Odigure

Prof. A. M. Aibinu

Dr. Julia Eichie

Dr. Fatimah Abduldayan

CODeL Career Development/ workshops for staff of Federal University of Technology Minna

S/NO	TITLE	VENUE	YEAR
1.	Workshop on Moodle Application and Administration.	Centre for Open and Distance e-Learning, Federal University of Technology, Minna, Nigeria	8^th – 10^th October, 2018
2.	3-day Workshop on Design and Development of Courseware; Tutoring Skills; and Use of ICT in ODL. held on the 27^th February – 1^st March, 2019	Centre for Open and Distance e-Learning, Federal University of Technology, Minna, Nigeria	27^th February – 1^st March, 2019
3.	Workshop on Open Educational Resources, held on the 13^th March, 2019	Centre for Open and Distance e-Learning, Federal University of Technology, Minna, Nigeria	13^th March, 2019
4.	Workshop on Test and Measurement in ODL held on the 2^nd – 23^rd April, 2019	Centre for Open and Distance e-Learning, Federal University of Technology, Minna, Nigeria	2^nd – 23^rd April, 2019
5.	Workshop on Concept of Open and Distance Learning, held on the 24^th January, 2019	Centre for Open and Distance e-Learning, Federal University of Technology, Minna. Nigeria	24^th April, 2019
6.	Workshop on Management Information System, held on the 20^th May, 2019.	Centre for Open and Distance e-Learning, Federal University of Technology, Minna, Nigeria	20^th May, 2019
7.	Workshop on Essentials in Running Open and Distance Learning held on the 3^rd June, 2019	Centre for Open and Distance e-Learning, Federal University of Technology, Minna, Nigeria	3^rd June, 2019
8.	Workshop on Online Facilitation Training, held on the 10^th June, 2019	Centre for Open and Distance e-Learning, Federal University of Technology, Minna, Nigeria	10^th June, 2019
9.	Workshop on E-tutor Training. Held on the 5^th July, 2019	Centre for Open and Distance e-Learning, Federal University of Technology, Minna, Nigeria	5^th July, 2019
10.	Workshop on Roles and Responsibilities of ODL Staff, held on the 12^th July, 2019	Centre for Open and Distance e-Learning, Federal University of Technology, Minna, Nigeria	12^th July, 2019
11.	Learner Support Strategies in ODL held on the 19^th -21^st December, 2019	Centre for Open and Distance e-Learning, Federal University of Technology, Minna, Nigeria	19^th-21^st December, 2019
12.	5-day workshop on Open Distance and e-Learning for Lecturers, held on the 27^th February – 2^nd March, 2012	Centre for Open and Distance e-Learning, Federal University of Technology, Minna, Nigeria	27^th February – 2^nd March, 2012
13.	Development and Validation of Institutional Open Educational Resources (OER) Policy	Centre for Open and Distance e-Learning, Federal University of Technology, Minna, Nigeria	17^th February, 2023.

Admissions (sub-tabs: Admission Requirement; Programme Structure; Students’ Registration)

Admission Requirements

Candidates seeking admission into the Centre for Open Distance and e-Learning (CODeL) degree programme must have the minimum entry requirements into the desired programmes. Admission shall be offered during the first and second semesters and shall be the responsibility of the Admission Committee of the centre.

There are two modes of admission into the bachelor’s degree Computer Science Programme at the Centre for Open Distance and e-Learning (CODeL).

Admission requirements for the two modes are subsequently presented herewith.

(a) Candidates are required to obtain five (5) O’Level credits in English Language, Mathematics, Physics, Chemistry, and either Biology or Geography in NECO, WAEC or NABTEB in not more than two (2) sittings for entry into 100 Level.

Note: JAMB is not required for the admissions into the ODL programme.

(b)

Holders of National Diploma (ND) in Computer Science with a minimum of Lower Credit may qualify for admission into 200 Level.
Holders of HSC/GCE-A Level/IJMB with credit passes in Mathematics, Physics and Chemistry may also qualify for admission into 200 Level.
Holders of Higher National Diploma (HND) with at least Upper Credit in Computer Science may qualify for admission into 300 Level.

Note:(i) For this category of students, these certificates are in addition to the O’ Level grades stipulated in (a) above. Also, these students must take and pass the General Studies courses offered in 100 and 200 Levels.

Programme Structure

The Programme workload for students includes combination of: online lectures; tutorials; practical sessions; laboratory work, seminars and project. Furthermore, in the second semester of 400 levels, the students undertake Industrial Work Experience Scheme (SIWES) for six months. At 500 level, students are expected to carry out independent projects in their areas of specialisation.

Duration of the Programme

A students can only graduate after meeting the minimum graduation requirements. The Bachelor of Technology degree in Computer Science is designed to last for a minimum of five (5) years (10 semesters) and maximum of 10 years (20 semesters) for a UTME candidate, minimum of four (4) years (8 semesters) and maximum of eight (8) years (16 semesters) for a Direct Entry (200 level) candidate and minimum of three (3) years (6 semesters) and maximum of six (6) years (12 semesters) for a Direct Entry (300 level) candidate.

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FAQs

What course(s) do you offer?

We offer a Bachelor’s degree programme in Computer Science and soon to start other Degree programmes

Are your Tuition fees flexible?

At the FUT MINNA CODel, your well-being and ability to complete the programme of your choice is our utmost priority. when compared to others, our fees are affordable and flexible. the tuition fee is #122,700 and can be paid in two installments (First 60% and later 40%). #89,200 for returning students per session.

When is your next Admission?

Admissions into the B.Sc Degree programme is twice a year. You are free to join us in the 1^st or 2^nd semesters of the session.

Do I have to Physically come to the Centre?

The admission, registration and learning processes are online. However, upon admission you are required to come for a two (2) weeks physical interaction and examination.

What learning materials do you have?

Our courseware materials are in print format (Hard copy textbooks), Electronic formats; e-text (PDF/EPUB), audio formats, Visual formats (slide Presentations) and audiovisual formats (lecture videos) options of learning materials to our students based on their choices.

I am a worker/ I have a busy schedule how do I cope?

Don’t worry, this mode of learning is tailored for you. FUTMINNA CODeL has different format of courseware materials. You will be given access to videos, documents or slides of lectures missed and can also reschedule tests or assignments with our E-tutors. You are at liberty to extend your study period if need be.

Upon completion of my studies, do I have same certificate with on campus students?

Yes!

Your admission, study, graduation requirements and curriculum are the same with the corresponding on campus programme.

You will be issued same certificate with the conventional onsite students.

Email Address(s):

codel@futminna.edu.ng

codel-admission@futminna.edu.ng

Phone line(s):

+234-813-712-5837

+234-703-214-3075

+234-816-596-4004

+234–807-785-2353

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