The University of Nigeria, Nsukka (UNN), in collaboration with eLearnLXD, is pleased to announce the launch of its Online Master of Public Administration (MPA) program. This flexible, fully accredited, 24-month degree is designed to strengthen leadership capacity and governance expertise across Africa.

The Online MPA is a comprehensive graduate program that combines global best practices with African realities, providing learners with advanced skills in policy analysis, public management, and institutional leadership. Delivered entirely online, the program allows professionals to pursue postgraduate education without interrupting their careers or personal commitments.

Participants will benefit from:

• Renowned Faculty & Mentorship: Instruction and guidance from UNN’s respected professors and industry experts.
• Career Advancement Opportunities: A qualification that enhances credibility and opens doors to leadership roles in ministries, NGOs, and international organizations.
• Practical Application: Assignments and case studies aligned with real governance challenges in Africa.
• Flexibility: The freedom to study from anywhere, on a schedule that suits professional and family life.
• Networking: Connections with a diverse cohort of peers across sectors and countries.

Why This Matters
Africa’s growth and stability depend on skilled public administrators capable of designing effective policies, managing limited resources, and inspiring reform. The Online MPA responds to this need by preparing graduates to:

• Reinvent their careers with fresh skills and renewed purpose.
• Gain recognition and credibility in competitive professional spaces.
• Expand their opportunities within both local institutions and global organizations.
• Balance academic pursuits with work and family responsibilities.
• Contribute meaningfully to economic and social transformation.

Admissions for the inaugural intake are now open. Apply here to secure your place and accelerate your career in governance. Employers and institutions are invited to partner with us to upskill their workforce and strengthen their organizational capacity. All stakeholders and donors are encouraged to collaborate with us in building the next generation of public leaders.

Apply here today!

About the University of Nigeria, Nsukka(UNN)

The University of Nigeria is a top federal-controlled public university located in Southeastern Nigeria. It is commonly referred to as UNN. The University was founded in 1955 and on October 7, 1960, was formally opened for academic operations. It has three campuses – Nsukka (the main campus), Enugu, and ItukuOzalla, all in Nigeria. UNN has 17 Faculties, and 102 academic Departments and offers 106 undergraduate programs, and 211 postgraduate programs.

About eLearnLXD, an eLearnAfricaLMS Company

In 2016, eLearnAfrica entered a partnership agreement with the Association of African Universities (AAU); one that would expand online learning opportunities for students enrolled in the AAU’s over 400 member institutions and other universities not yet under the umbrella of the prestigious AAU. The target was to make educational opportunities available to about 10 million African students. In pursuing this agenda, the AAU-eLearnAfricaLMS was birthed and launched at the 15th Quadrennial AAU General Conference of African University Leaders, on 7th July 2021.