NOUN calls for greater focus on academic counselling in Nigerian schools A seasoned scholar in guidance and counselling, Professor Augustine Chinweuba Ukwueze of the National Open University of Nigeria (NOUN), has called attention to the often-overlooked role of academic counselling in Nigeria’s education system. Speaking at the university’s 31st Inaugural Lecture in Abuja on Thursday, Ukwueze highlighted the crucial but underappreciated impact of academic counselling on student outcomes. In his lecture titled "Academic Counselling: A Dark Horse in Education Industry," Ukwueze argued that despite its potential to improve educational results and student...