Effective Date: 17 July 2026
Accessibility Statement
Al-Muhibbah Open University (“AOU”, “the University”, “we”, “our” or “us”) is committed to ensuring that our website and digital services are accessible, inclusive and usable for everyone, regardless of ability, technology or circumstance.
As a modern open university, we believe that education should be accessible to all. We continuously work to improve the accessibility of our website so that prospective students, current students, staff, alumni and visitors can access information and services with confidence.
Our Commitment
The University strives to provide a digital experience that is:
- Inclusive and user-friendly
- Accessible across a wide range of devices
- Compatible with modern web browsers
- Usable with assistive technologies where reasonably practicable
- Designed to minimise barriers for users with disabilities
Accessibility is considered throughout the design, development and ongoing maintenance of our website.
Accessibility Features
Where possible, our website incorporates accessibility features such as:
- Clear and consistent navigation
- Logical page structure and headings
- Keyboard-accessible navigation
- Descriptive alternative text for meaningful images
- Sufficient colour contrast for readability
- Responsive layouts for desktop, tablet and mobile devices
- Readable typography and appropriate spacing
- Clearly labelled forms and input fields
- Meaningful link text
- Accessible buttons and interactive elements
We continually review these features as the website evolves.
Assistive Technologies
Our aim is for the website to work effectively with commonly used assistive technologies, including:
- Screen readers
- Screen magnifiers
- Voice recognition software
- Keyboard-only navigation
- Built-in accessibility features available in modern operating systems and web browsers
Your experience may vary depending on the browser, device or assistive technology being used.
Ongoing Improvements
Accessibility is an ongoing process rather than a one-time achievement.
The University regularly reviews its website to identify opportunities for improvement and to enhance the experience for all users.
As new content and services are introduced, accessibility considerations remain an important part of our development process.
Third-Party Services
Some services available through our website are provided by trusted third-party organisations, including payment platforms, embedded videos, maps and external digital resources.
While we encourage all third-party providers to maintain high accessibility standards, we cannot guarantee the accessibility of content or services that are outside the University’s control.
Alternative Formats
If you require information published on this website in an alternative format, we will make reasonable efforts to provide assistance where practicable.
This may include helping users access information through alternative means where standard web content presents difficulties.
Reporting Accessibility Issues
We welcome feedback from users who experience accessibility barriers while using our website.
If you encounter any difficulty accessing information or using any part of our website, please let us know by providing:
- The web page or URL involved
- A description of the issue
- The device and browser you were using (if known)
- Any assistive technology being used (if applicable)
Your feedback helps us improve the accessibility of our digital services.
Contact Us
For accessibility enquiries or to report an accessibility issue, please contact:
ICT Directorate
Al-Muhibbah Open University
Email: ict@aou.edu.ng
We will make every reasonable effort to acknowledge your enquiry and work towards an appropriate solution.
Changes to this Statement
This Accessibility Statement may be updated periodically to reflect improvements to our website, changes in technology or revisions to University policies.
The latest version will always be available on this page together with its effective date.
Our Commitment to Inclusive Education
At Al-Muhibbah Open University, accessibility is fundamental to our mission of expanding access to quality higher education through flexible and innovative digital learning.
We remain committed to creating an inclusive online environment that enables every learner to participate, engage and succeed, regardless of ability or circumstance.