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I’ve just completed my first semester in the MBA program at the Ahmadu Bello University Distance Learning (ABUDLC), and here’s an honest review for anyone considering the program.

Onboarding & Welcome Experience
The program started fairly, but students were expected to figure out key things (like WhatsApp groups and tutor access) by checking forums on the learning management system. This information should have been clearly communicated in a welcome email.
Score: 5/10

Lecturers & Teaching
The lecturers in the first semester (they tried sha but my 2nd semester proved it was a set u) were generally fair and reasonably active. Engagement was frequent enough, and the teaching quality was decent overall.
Score: 6/10

Examinations (First Semester)
I wrote my exams on the Lagos mainland at JKK Building, Anthony. Day 1 was very disorganized, although things improved on Day 2. However, when you factor in the emotional and mental stress (especially for working professionals) the experience was far from ideal. Institutions of this caliber should be proactive, not reactive, particularly when they claim to be shaping Africa’s future business leaders.
Score: 4/10

Examinations (Second Semester – Current Situation)
As I prepare for second-semester exams, I received an email just two days before the papers informing us that the Lagos center has been moved from Anthony to Abule Egba. For working students, this last-minute change is extremely disruptive.
Score: 1/10

Grading System
Some lecturers still operate with the “5/5 is for God” mentality, even in 2025, in an era where AI and modern learning tools are redefining education. This approach feels outdated and discouraging.
Score: 6/10

Final Thoughts
If you’re considering this program and have a high tolerance for stress and surprise changes, then this might work for you. At times, it honestly feels like a toxic relationship, you praise them twice for enabling remote learning, then spend eight times dealing with avoidable frustration just to enjoy that privilege.

Won’t recommend to anyone I love.

I agree with you as regards the second semester, currently a student to in the MBA program. The second semester has been nothing but terrible. Classes being done on forums, pasted as texts, changing grading system and exam structure, late CA. And the final straw was the change is venue which we got to know from tutors no official mails to us ye less than 48hours to the exam commencement. This is terrible and the school needs to fix up, I do not recommend for now. Thanks

It's quite sick that they suddenly changed the venues of the exam 3 days to the exam for this present semester. Even if it's for reasonable reasons, it should then mean that the exam is postponed for two weeks at least so as to give students the time to prepare adequately for the change.
Very unreasonable decision.

To think I was just about to come drop my current dissatisfaction here and I saw this. This second semester changes has been appalling and inhumane!!!

I would genuinely not even advice anyone to consider those Distant Learning Program at ABU except you truly enjoy stress.

Very very underwhelming experience.
Except there's a change, I do not recommend.
0/10

Lol these are all bots

Only the op and Derkunstler are the real human there

BAILMONEY:
Lol these are all bots

Only the op and Derkunstler are the real human there

Omo you are right.

I did mine and I graduated since 2020, I already collected my certificate also.

The the venue was Unilag, then later Yaya Abatan in Ogba.

It was an OK experience. Better than my M. SC experience at UNILAG

What a waste of time and efforts.


You can use money for that start up something reasonable or learn a skill.

huptin:
I did mine and I graduated since 2000, I already collected my certificate also.

The the venue was Unilag, then later Yaya Abatan in Ogba.

It was an OK experience. Better than my M. SC experience at UNILAG

Mind sharing your Unilag experience?

Esthered:
Mind sharing your Unilag experience?

That was way back, 2011. It was quite disorganized then. Short notices for tests, exams results were delayed for quite a long time.

It was not distance learning, it was full time and maybe because our fee was less than the distance learning guys sha but it was not a pleasant experience.

huptin:
That was way back, 2011. It was quite disorganized then. Short notices for tests, exams results were delayed for quite a long time.

It was not distance learning, it was full time and maybe because our fee was less than the distance learning guys sha but it was not a pleasant experience.

Long long time ago. Pele.

They're better now I think.

After reading this
I don change my mind

Nah wao...Nigeria sef...


Oya seun look for the remaining characters...my hand no dey

First posts created accounts on the same day.

Same person posting with different accounts surely.

hrm93:
I’ve just completed my first semester in the MBA program at the Ahmadu Bello University Distance Learning (ABUDLC), and here’s an honest review for anyone considering the program.

Onboarding & Welcome Experience
The program started fairly, but students were expected to figure out key things (like WhatsApp groups and tutor access) by checking forums on the learning management system. This information should have been clearly communicated in a welcome email.
Score: 5/10

Lecturers & Teaching
The lecturers in the first semester (they tried sha but my 2nd semester proved it was a set u) were generally fair and reasonably active. Engagement was frequent enough, and the teaching quality was decent overall.
Score: 6/10

Examinations (First Semester)
I wrote my exams on the Lagos mainland at JKK Building, Anthony. Day 1 was very disorganized, although things improved on Day 2. However, when you factor in the emotional and mental stress (especially for working professionals) the experience was far from ideal. Institutions of this caliber should be proactive, not reactive, particularly when they claim to be shaping Africa’s future business leaders.
Score: 4/10

Examinations (Second Semester – Current Situation)
As I prepare for second-semester exams, I received an email just two days before the papers informing us that the Lagos center has been moved from Anthony to Abule Egba. For working students, this last-minute change is extremely disruptive.
Score: 1/10

Grading System
Some lecturers still operate with the “5/5 is for God” mentality, even in 2025, in an era where AI and modern learning tools are redefining education. This approach feels outdated and discouraging.
Score: 6/10

Final Thoughts
If you’re considering this program and have a high tolerance for stress and surprise changes, then this might work for you. At times, it honestly feels like a toxic relationship, you praise them twice for enabling remote learning, then spend eight times dealing with avoidable frustration just to enjoy that privilege.

Won’t recommend to anyone I love.

Why u no go Unilag since you base in Lagos

Since they just started it, i guess it will improve over time.

The stress you passed through can't be half of what I went through while doing UI Masters. I even lost my job while at it because at UI, they won't allow you work doing their Academic Masters. Did I say Academic Masters? UI treat all their programmes like Undergraduate.

hrm93:
I’ve just completed my first semester in the MBA program at the Ahmadu Bello University Distance Learning (ABUDLC), and here’s an honest review for anyone considering the program.

Onboarding & Welcome Experience
The program started fairly, but students were expected to figure out key things (like WhatsApp groups and tutor access) by checking forums on the learning management system. This information should have been clearly communicated in a welcome email.
Score: 5/10

Lecturers & Teaching
The lecturers in the first semester (they tried sha but my 2nd semester proved it was a set u) were generally fair and reasonably active. Engagement was frequent enough, and the teaching quality was decent overall.
Score: 6/10

Examinations (First Semester)
I wrote my exams on the Lagos mainland at JKK Building, Anthony. Day 1 was very disorganized, although things improved on Day 2. However, when you factor in the emotional and mental stress (especially for working professionals) the experience was far from ideal. Institutions of this caliber should be proactive, not reactive, particularly when they claim to be shaping Africa’s future business leaders.
Score: 4/10

Examinations (Second Semester – Current Situation)
As I prepare for second-semester exams, I received an email just two days before the papers informing us that the Lagos center has been moved from Anthony to Abule Egba. For working students, this last-minute change is extremely disruptive.
Score: 1/10

Grading System
Some lecturers still operate with the “5/5 is for God” mentality, even in 2025, in an era where AI and modern learning tools are redefining education. This approach feels outdated and discouraging.
Score: 6/10

Final Thoughts
If you’re considering this program and have a high tolerance for stress and surprise changes, then this might work for you. At times, it honestly feels like a toxic relationship, you praise them twice for enabling remote learning, then spend eight times dealing with avoidable frustration just to enjoy that privilege.

Won’t recommend to anyone I love.

Let me quickly tell my friend that Ahmadu Bello Uni is a no go areas, he was actually considering them for Distance MBA.

It's a thorough learning experience and I am rounding up my mph

The issues you have is same issues you have with Nigerian universities

hrm93:
I’ve just completed my first semester in the MBA program at the Ahmadu Bello University Distance Learning (ABUDLC), and here’s an honest review for anyone considering the program.

Onboarding & Welcome Experience
The program started fairly, but students were expected to figure out key things (like WhatsApp groups and tutor access) by checking forums on the learning management system. This information should have been clearly communicated in a welcome email.
Score: 5/10

Lecturers & Teaching
The lecturers in the first semester (they tried sha but my 2nd semester proved it was a set u) were generally fair and reasonably active. Engagement was frequent enough, and the teaching quality was decent overall.
Score: 6/10

Examinations (First Semester)
I wrote my exams on the Lagos mainland at JKK Building, Anthony. Day 1 was very disorganized, although things improved on Day 2. However, when you factor in the emotional and mental stress (especially for working professionals) the experience was far from ideal. Institutions of this caliber should be proactive, not reactive, particularly when they claim to be shaping Africa’s future business leaders.
Score: 4/10

Examinations (Second Semester – Current Situation)
As I prepare for second-semester exams, I received an email just two days before the papers informing us that the Lagos center has been moved from Anthony to Abule Egba. For working students, this last-minute change is extremely disruptive.
Score: 1/10

Grading System
Some lecturers still operate with the “5/5 is for God” mentality, even in 2025, in an era where AI and modern learning tools are redefining education. This approach feels outdated and discouraging.
Score: 6/10

Final Thoughts
If you’re considering this program and have a high tolerance for stress and surprise changes, then this might work for you. At times, it honestly feels like a toxic relationship, you praise them twice for enabling remote learning, then spend eight times dealing with avoidable frustration just to enjoy that privilege.

Won’t recommend to anyone I love.

Something about this poster looks familiar to me!

That aside, their MBA program and other distance learning program is quite good, especially when the immediate past director was in-charge.

Now with this current director, many wonderful things have been reversed. It's painful. If the current tide is not stemmed, they'll go back to being average when it comes to Distance Learning

Now comparing their program to other Universities, especially first gens, they are far ahead. They and NOUN pioneered postgraduate Distance Learning. However compared to NOUN, it doesn't come cheap. But cheaper than other like Uniport, UNILAG etc.

So if you truly want to work, progress and study, Nigeria now has many institutions offering DLC. So prospective students can either explore them or look for other universities that offer DLC programs.

Here is a list, but please, DLC/E-learning program is NOT limited to this list. Also note that although other programs both undergraduate and postgraduate are offered in the Distance Learning mode, this list is more aligned to MBA and similar professional masters program.

-Federal
ABU
Uniport
UNILAG
NOUN
UNN
Unizik
Etc

-State
Tasued
Lasu
Etc.

-Private
Nile University
Covenant
JABU
Iconic Open University
Etc.
Miva

hrm93:
I’ve just completed my first semester in the MBA program at the Ahmadu Bello University Distance Learning (ABUDLC), and here’s an honest review for anyone considering the program.

Onboarding & Welcome Experience
The program started fairly, but students were expected to figure out key things (like WhatsApp groups and tutor access) by checking forums on the learning management system. This information should have been clearly communicated in a welcome email.
Score: 5/10

Lecturers & Teaching
The lecturers in the first semester (they tried sha but my 2nd semester proved it was a set u) were generally fair and reasonably active. Engagement was frequent enough, and the teaching quality was decent overall.
Score: 6/10

Examinations (First Semester)
I wrote my exams on the Lagos mainland at JKK Building, Anthony. Day 1 was very disorganized, although things improved on Day 2. However, when you factor in the emotional and mental stress (especially for working professionals) the experience was far from ideal. Institutions of this caliber should be proactive, not reactive, particularly when they claim to be shaping Africa’s future business leaders.
Score: 4/10

Examinations (Second Semester – Current Situation)
As I prepare for second-semester exams, I received an email just two days before the papers informing us that the Lagos center has been moved from Anthony to Abule Egba. For working students, this last-minute change is extremely disruptive.
Score: 1/10

Grading System
Some lecturers still operate with the “5/5 is for God” mentality, even in 2025, in an era where AI and modern learning tools are redefining education. This approach feels outdated and discouraging.
Score: 6/10

Final Thoughts
If you’re considering this program and have a high tolerance for stress and surprise changes, then this might work for you. At times, it honestly feels like a toxic relationship, you praise them twice for enabling remote learning, then spend eight times dealing with avoidable frustration just to enjoy that privilege.

Won’t recommend to anyone I love.

What's the cost like. So we can compare it with the experience.

Honestly, most Nigerian universities are average at best and quack at worst. I pity anyone that still attends Nigerian universities

tuoyoojo:
It's a thorough learning experience and I am rounding up my mph

The issues you have is same issues you have with Nigerian universities

It's not about ABU. It's a general Nigerian school problem.

You’ve saved me, God bless you.

I no too like stress, biko.

Na why I do my undergraduate for private school.

I was just considering them because of the name and the ‘public school experience’.

But after your review, I don japa sharp 🏃🏽🏃🏽🏃🏽
ABU no see me again.

I am the same set with you but abadoned it for MBA at Miva University

pook:
The stress you passed through can't be half of what I went through while doing UI Masters. I even lost my job while at it because at UI, they won't allow you work doing their Academic Masters. Did I say Academic Masters? UI treat all their programmes like Undergraduate.

This is sad. You ought to have ditched them for another less stressful uni. You shouldn't have allowed it to take precedence of over job now.

Nigerian Universities unnecessarily make life hard for students. They need to do a way with that backward mentality of suffering before you get it. It doesn't make the certificate any more prestigious.

The stress is crazy. This time, they scattered exam centers for Lagos mainland, many centers are where google map can't find. The worst is the last semester result that was released. Some have missing results while some are complaining of missing scores. They'd ask you to send in your complains but, they will never be attended to.

Siryemzy:
It's quite sick that they suddenly changed the venues of the exam 3 days to the exam for this present semester. Even if it's for reasonable reasons, it should then mean that the exam is postponed for two weeks at least so as to give students the time to prepare adequately for the change.
Very unreasonable decision.

Main campus no well, na off campus go good? I dey ask you

Your number 5 is one of the reason why, I get tired, whenever I want to furthermore in Nigeria, because these so called lectures always see themselves as God..

International online school is better than these people who called themselves Nigerian lecture with their ego

tuoyoojo:
It's a thorough learning experience and I am rounding up my mph

The issues you have is same issues you have with Nigerian universities

..round off real quick oh......I tell ya!

NOUN is the best when it comes to distance learning. I just started a program in NOUN and the only regret I have is why I haven't tried it since. And they are more recognized abroad.