After months of quiet hallways and virtual operations, the American University of Nigeria has officially reopened its doors for the Fall 2025 semester. The Yola campus buzzed with renewed energy as staff returned to their offices, marking the end of the university’s summer "Work from Home" model and the return to in-person collaboration.
AUN’s long-standing tradition of transitioning to remote work during the extended summer break ensures operational continuity while offering staff flexibility. However, with administrative resumption now in full swing, the campus is alive again with face-to-face interactions and the familiar hum of productivity.
Many staff members expressed enthusiasm about reuniting with colleagues, acknowledging the convenience of remote work but emphasizing the irreplaceable value of in-person teamwork.
“It feels good to be back,” said Noel Sashi, Marketing and Communications Department. “Working from home is productive, but nothing beats the shared moments, spontaneous collaboration, and sense of community we get on campus.”
The return also brings exciting opportunities for prospective students and their families, as campus tours have resumed on weekdays from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m., allowing visitors to experience the university’s vibrant learning environment firsthand.
Additionally, the resumption paves the way for preparations to welcome newly admitted students for the Fall 2025 semester, who are expected to arrive on campus on August 26, 2025. Their orientation program is scheduled to begin the following day, August 27, marking the official start of their academic journey at AUN. Staff across departments are actively working to ensure that the orientation and onboarding process runs smoothly.
With renewed optimism and energy, the AUN community looks forward to a dynamic, engaging, and successful academic year.
Reported by Aishatu Munnauwarah Yahya