Promote the Standards and Prestige of the University: Uphold and enhance the reputation of the National Open University of Nigeria.
Encourage Relationships: Foster close relationships between the University Authorities, Staff, Students, Alumni, and the General Public.
Unity and Cooperation: Promote unity, cooperation, welfare, and the interests of alumni. Facilitate networking and communication through reunions, business and social functions, research programs, projects, publications, jobs, and career development activities.
Support to the University: Provide assistance to the University in times of need through both individual and collective efforts.
Support for Educational and Humanitarian Organizations: Extend assistance to educational and other non-profit humanitarian organizations.
Collaboration: Explore cooperation with organizations sharing similar aims and objectives within and outside the Federal Republic of Nigeria.
Scholarship Scheme: Institute a scholarship scheme and provide financial assistance to needy but educationally outstanding students.
Support for Teaching and Scholarly Activities: Encourage members to individually support teaching and other scholarly activities within the University.
Database Management: Build and maintain reliable and up-to-date membership databases to enhance effective communication between NOUN and its Alumni.
Interactive Forum: Serve as a forum for members to interact and exchange ideas and contacts for social, professional, academic, and scientific purposes.
Promotion of Open and Distance Learning (ODL): Actively promote Open and Distance Learning in Nigeria and the Diaspora.
Asset Acquisition: Acquire assets, whether real, movable, or immovable, to further the Association's aims and objectives.
Organize Events: Arrange seminars, conferences, workshops, symposia, lectures, and similar activities to address common problems related to societal development.
Lawful Steps: Undertake all lawful, necessary, and conducive steps to achieve the ideals of the Association and contribute to the development of the Federal Republic of Nigeria.