In a significant effort to enhance healthcare education and infrastructure, Kogi State Governor, Alhaji Ahmed Usman Ododo, has instructed the Commissioner for Health, Dr. Abdulazeez Adams Adeiza, to conduct a thorough assessment of the College of Health Sciences and the Teaching Hospital at Prince Abubakar Audu University in Anyigba.
The purpose of this assessment is to identify any deficiencies that may be impeding the launch of the Bachelor of Medicine, Bachelor of Surgery (MBBS) program at the university. Governor Ododo’s directive is in line with his vision to address the shortage of medical professionals in Kogi State, with the goal of producing more qualified doctors and healthcare personnel.
This initiative builds upon the groundwork laid by the previous governor, Alhaji Yahaya Bello, who oversaw the construction of a cutting-edge clinical complex at the university’s teaching hospital. This facility has played a crucial role in expediting the accreditation and commencement of the MBBS program.
Under the guidance of Vice Chancellor Professor Marietu Tenuche, the university has introduced essential allied health science courses such as Anatomy, Physiology, Pharmacology, Nursing Science, and Medical Laboratory Science.
Governor Ododo’s intervention will elevate Prince Abubakar Audu University to the status of the third medical degree-awarding institution in Kogi State, alongside two other institutions. This expansion represents a strategic long-term plan to address the shortage of doctors and healthcare workers, ultimately enhancing medical services in the state.
