2 .First African Distance Learning University “FADLU” Unlimited was incorporated as a private company Unlimited by the Corporate Affairs Commission in Nigeria on March 8th, 2021, with Registration Number: 1766732.
First African Distance Learning University (FADLU) – Profile & Credentials.
* Legal Incorporation *
First African Distance Learning University “FADLU” Unlimited was incorporated as a private company unlimited by the Corporate Affairs Commission in Nigeria on March 8, 2021, with Registration Number: 1766732.
*Accreditation & Recognition *
1. Education Board for Accreditation (EBA): FADLU is accredited by the Education Board for Accreditation, which was recognized by the Ministry of Education under an inter-governmental treaty.
2. Distance Education Accrediting Commission (DEAC) : FADLU is registered with DEAC, which is recognized by the Council for Higher Education Accreditation (CHEA).
3. Association of International Universities for Distance Education (AIUDE) : FADLU received accreditation from AIUDE on February 8, 2024.
4. Higher Education Commission, Mauritius : FADLU is a registered entity with the Higher Education Commission in Mauritius, Registration ID: IC402357.
Nigerian Technical/Vocational Registration.
National Board for Technical Education (NBTE) : As of April 20 and April 27, 2026 , FADLU was registered with NBTE under User ID 2028601. A second User ID 2063591 , was registered as Vocational Enterprise Institute (VEI) in Nigeria through NBTE to offer skills training.
FADLU continues to offer degree programs online.
*Vocational Centre*
FADLU Head Vocational Centre for Skills Programs is located in Awgu and oversees multiple other FADLU centers across Enugu State.
*International Affiliations & Partnerships*
1. United Nations (UN): On April 12, 2026, FADLU entered into a partnership and collaboration with the United Nations.
2. NAFSA: Association of International Educators: FADLU is officially listed as a registered member of NAFSA with Registration ID: 246847.
*Awards & Certificates*
Recognition of Signatory Excellence awarded to Chime Ifebuchechukwu Giland* through Education Charter, *Certificate No: 10015 etc.