Medical students at Federal University of Technology Akure now have a clearer path ahead as the institution secures full regulatory backing for its medical programme.
The Medical and Dental Council of Nigeria has granted full accreditation to FUTA’s College of Health Sciences, authorising it to continue running its Bachelor of Medicine, Bachelor of Surgery (MBBS) programme.
The council also approved an admission quota of 100 students.
The decision followed an accreditation visit led by MDCN Deputy Registrar, Dr Nnameka Nwakanma, during which the team assessed the university’s facilities and training structure.
The development comes barely two weeks after the National Universities Commission granted full accreditation to the same programme in a letter dated April 7, 2026.
During the visit, the MDCN team
conducted a comprehensive inspection across departments, including basic medical sciences, basic clinical sciences, and clinical sciences.
Facilities assessed covered units such as Human Anatomy, Medical Microbiology, Physiology, Community Medicine, Anatomic Pathology, Chemical Pathology, Haematology and Blood Transfusion, Microbial Pathology, as well as Pharmacology and Therapeutics.
The delegation also visited the FUTA Teaching Hospital, where clinical training takes place, and was received by the Chief Medical Director, Prof Olusegun Ojo.
Ojo described the approval as a major milestone, noting that it would give students greater confidence as they progress in their medical education.
At the institutional level, the Provost of the College of Health Sciences, Prof Biodun Olagbuji, alongside the Deputy Provost, Prof Victor Ukwenya, presented an overview of the college’s structure, operations, and academic framework.
They emphasised that the design of the programme supports integration between preclinical and clinical training while maintaining administrative efficiency.
Speaking during an engagement with the university management, Dr Nwakanma expressed satisfaction with the level of preparedness demonstrated by the institution.
He stressed the importance of maintaining alignment with regulatory standards and reaffirmed the council’s commitment to ensuring that medical education in Nigeria meets global best practices.
Vice-Chancellor of FUTA, Prof Adenike Oladiji, said the university had invested significantly in meeting the requirements for accreditation.
She reiterated the institution’s commitment to sustaining high standards in medical education and strengthening its College of Health Sciences.
Oladiji also acknowledged the role of the Deji of Akure Kingdom, Oba Aladetoyinbo Ogunlade Aladelusi, for mobilising support toward the development of the university’s medical programme.
With both MDCN and NUC approvals now secured, the programme enters a new phase—one defined by growth, expansion, and increased confidence in its training capacity.
Credit: TheGuardian
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