Established in 2002 by the Governing Council of Obafemi Awolowo University, the centre was charged with the responsibility to facilitate the development and coordinate the delivery of degree and sub-degree programmes by open and distance learning mode through the use of modern information and communication technologies.

The mission of Obafemi Awolowo University Centre for Distance Learning is to develop and provide through emerging network technologies, responsive and quality distance learning opportunities that meet diverse local, national and global needs.

The vision is to expand the reach of education that is open, flexible and that is responsive to the challenges of a rapidly changing world, accessible worldwide anywhere, anytime, and to virtually anyone who needs it.

Our mandate is to facilitate the development and co-ordinate the delivery of degree, sub-degree and professional programmes by the open and distance learning mode through the harnessing of emerging information and communication technologies.