FUHSO Secures Pre-Clinical Accreditation, FUHSTHO Approved For Housemanship Programme After MDCN Exercise

The Medical and Dental Council of Nigeria (MDCN) has granted pre-clinical accreditation to the Federal University of Health Sciences, Otukpo (FUHSO) following a comprehensive accreditation exercise conducted on May 22, 2026.

The exercise was carried out by a 13-member MDCN delegation led by Dr. Nnameka Nwakama, who reportedly undertook a detailed assessment of the university’s academic structure, facilities, staffing, and compliance with regulatory standards.

The approval marks a significant milestone for FUHSO, coming barely one year after the current administration led by Vice-Chancellor, Professor Francis Aba Uba, assumed office. Within the university community and beyond, the outcome has been described as a major institutional breakthrough in the effort to reposition the school’s medical programme.

In a parallel development, the Federal University of Health Sciences Teaching Hospital, Otukpo (FUHSTHO) also received approval for the commencement of its Housemanship Programme. The accreditation is expected to strengthen clinical training capacity and expand opportunities for medical graduates undergoing practical professional training.

Following the announcement, Vice-Chancellor Professor Francis Aba Uba and the Chief Medical Director of FUHSTHO, Dr. Eyaofu Agida, expressed appreciation to the MDCN assessment team for what they described as a rigorous but fair evaluation process. They pledged that the institutions would address the minor gaps identified during the exercise and sustain compliance with professional standards governing medical education and practice.

Former Pro-Chancellor and Chairman of the Governing Council of FUHSO, Professor Abdullahi A. Abba, also commended the development, expressing confidence in the leadership of the Vice-Chancellor. He described the progress recorded within a short period as evidence of focused and result-driven administration aimed at repositioning the university for national relevance.

He further urged both FUHSO and FUHSTHO management to sustain the momentum and ensure continued adherence to standards required for medical training, noting that the responsibility now is to consolidate on the gains achieved.

The accreditation is being viewed as a major step forward for the institutions and a broader boost for medical education development in the region, particularly within the Idoma area.