This study explores the relationship between open communication climate and employee commitment among lecturers in private universities in Anambra State Nigeria. This study used survey research design. The study population from which the sample was drawn for the study consists of all private universities in Anambra State, Nigeria. Target respondents were selected using the convenience sampling technique. The sample size of the study was determined using Krejcie and Morgan (1970) sample size determination formula, thus a sample size of three hundred and eighty four (384) were employed. Data were collected using self-administered questionnaire structure along Likert Scale five point format. The research instrument was validated using face and content validity while the reliability was measured using Split Half technique. The inferential statistical tool used was Pearson correlation analysis for testing the hypothesis. The study found that high level of open communication climate leads to greater level of commitment among private university lecturers. It explains that lecturers would do extra job and avoid personal gains if they enjoy a climate of open communication from their university management. Thus, this study concludes that open communication climate plays a vital role in every organization, as it decides whether employees are committed or not in the workplace. This study recommends that management of private universities should openly communicate the strategic intentions of their various universities through different medium and make lecturers contribute their ideas for better implementation.