The Management of the National Open University of Nigeria (NOUN), through the South West Incubation Centre (SWIC), Lagos, has officially released the comprehensive schedule for the 2026_1 GST 302 (Business Creation and Growth) presentations and grading.
In an internal memo signed by the Coordinator, Dr. Oluwadamilare J. Amusa, students are informed that the upload and presentation cycle begins on Tuesday, 14th April, 2026.
I. PHYSICAL PRESENTATION SCHEDULE
Students are mandated to appear at their designated venues on the dates assigned to their respective Study Centres. The schedule is as follows:
LAGOS REGION
- Lagos Mainland 1: Tuesday, 14th April, 2026 at DBI, Oshodi.
- McCarthy & Ikorodu: Thursday, 16th April, 2026 at their respective Study Centres.
- Lagos Study Centre: Monday, 20th April, 2026 at the South West Incubation Centre, Victoria Island.
- Surulere: Tuesday, 21st April, 2026 at the Surulere Study Centre.
OTHER SOUTH WEST STATES
- Osogbo: Monday, 27th April, 2026 at the Osogbo Study Centre.
- Akure: Tuesday, 28th April, 2026 at the Akure Study Centre.
- Awa-Ijebu: Wednesday, 29th April, 2026 at the Awa-Ijebu Community Study Centre.
- Ibadan & Abeokuta: Thursday, 30th April, 2026 at their respective Study Centres.
- Ado-Ekiti: Tuesday, 5th May, 2026 at the Ado-Ekiti Study Centre.
II. VIRTUAL PRESENTATION DIRECTIVE
- Unlisted Centres: Any Study Centres within the South West region not explicitly listed in the physical schedule above will have their presentations conducted virtually.
- Notification: Students in these categories should monitor their student portals and official email addresses for the specific virtual meeting links and login instructions.
III. ADMINISTRATIVE INSTRUCTIONS FOR STUDENTS
To ensure a successful grading process, all concerned students must adhere to the following:
- Business Plan Upload: Ensure your Business Plan has been successfully uploaded to the GST portal prior to your scheduled presentation date.
- Professionalism: Students are expected to dress professionally and arrive at the venue at least 30 minutes before the commencement of the session.
- Presentation Materials: Come prepared with necessary materials, including a digital copy of your pitch deck (where applicable) and a hard copy of your business plan for the assessors.
CONCLUSION: COMMITMENT TO ENTREPRENEURIAL EXCELLENCE
The GST 302 presentation is a core requirement for graduation, aimed at fostering entrepreneurial spirit among NOUN students. Management encourages all students to approach this exercise with diligence and creativity.
Please be guided accordingly.
Signed:
Dr. Oluwadamilare J. Amusa
Coordinator, SWIC