The Federal University of Technology, Akure (FUTA) has received accreditation approval from the Medical and Dental Council of Nigeria (MDCN) for its College of Health Sciences, clearing the way for the continued operation of its Bachelor of Medicine, Bachelor of Surgery (MBBS) programme and marking a significant milestone for the institution’s medical training ambitions.
The accreditation follows a formal assessment visit by the MDCN team, led by Deputy Registrar Dr Nnameka Nwakanma, who confirmed the council’s approval during the exercise held on Wednesday. Alongside the accreditation, the council also sanctioned an admission quota of 100 medical students for the university, effectively defining the scale at which the programme will operate going forward.
Speaking on Thursday in Akure, the Vice Chancellor of FUTA, Professor Adenike Oladiji, said the approval was the outcome of sustained efforts by the university to meet regulatory requirements. She explained that the management had worked deliberately to establish the infrastructure, academic systems, and clinical training environment required for accreditation.
She reaffirmed the institution’s commitment to maintaining high standards in medical education, stressing that the university would continue to align its operations with MDCN benchmarks in order to strengthen the College of Health Sciences and ensure quality training for future medical professionals.
Professor Oladiji also expressed appreciation to the traditional leadership of Akure Kingdom, particularly the Deji of Akure, Oba Aladetoyinbo Aladelusi, for supporting the development of the medical programme. According to her, the monarch mobilised community stakeholders who contributed significantly to the project, including the provision of multi-million-naira ultra-modern teaching laboratories and student accommodation facilities aimed at improving learning conditions.
The MDCN delegation, during its assessment, reportedly expressed satisfaction with the level of preparedness demonstrated by the university. Dr Nwakanma noted that the engagement with FUTA’s management was productive and highlighted the importance of ensuring that the college’s operations remain fully compliant with national medical education standards.
Reinforcing the significance of the approval, the Chief Medical Director of FUTA Teaching Hospital, Akure, Professor Olusegun Ojo, described the development as a landmark achievement for the institution. He noted that the accreditation provides renewed assurance for students currently enrolled in the programme and strengthens confidence in the future of medical training at FUTA.
He added that the approval represents a major step forward for both the university and its teaching hospital system, describing it as a moment of progress for academic and clinical development within the institution.