Babcock University Advocates for Higher Admission Quota in Medical Laboratory Science Program
Babcock University, located in Ilishan-Remo, Ogun State, has taken a proactive step by urging the Medical Laboratory Scientists Council of Nigeria (MLSCN) to consider increasing the admission quota for its Medical Laboratory Science program. The call was made during the 11th induction ceremony, where 65 newly qualified Medical Laboratory Scientists were welcomed into the profession.
Chris Oyeoku Okafor 
Babcock University, located in Ilishan-Remo, Ogun State, has taken a proactive step by urging the Medical Laboratory Scientists Council of Nigeria (MLSCN) to consider increasing the admission quota for its Medical Laboratory Science program. The call was made during the 11th induction ceremony, where 65 newly qualified Medical Laboratory Scientists were welcomed into the profession.
Professor Ademola Tayo, the President/Vice-Chancellor of Babcock University, emphasized that this request aligns with the current initiative of the President Bola Tinubu-led Federal Government to address the “JAPA syndrome.” By expanding the admission capacity, the university aims to contribute significantly to the nation’s healthcare workforce.
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In addition to the admission quota increase, Prof. Tayo urged the MLSCN to facilitate faster induction processes for Babcock University graduates. He pointed out that the Nursing and Midwifery Council of Nigeria expedites the induction of nursing graduates, and a similar approach would benefit medical laboratory science graduates.
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Dr. Tosan Erhabor, the Registrar and Chief Executive Officer of MLSCN, acknowledged the shared goal of the government. Th
e decision to increase admission quotas will be based on each institution’s available resources, including staff, laboratory space, and postings. Dr. Erhabor assured Babcock University that the MLSCN is actively assessing the capacity of each university and will communicate their decision soon.
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