NSUK, FMC Keffi Sign MoU to Strengthen Clinical Training for Medical, Allied Health Sciences Students

Nasarawa State University, Keffi (NSUK), has signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) with the Federal Medical Centre (FMC), Keffi, to strengthen teaching, research, clinical training, healthcare service delivery and community health development.

The landmark agreement was signed on Tuesday, August 4, 2026, at the Federal Ministry of Health and Social Welfare, Abuja, marking another major step in NSUK's efforts to produce globally competitive healthcare professionals and contribute to the advancement of healthcare delivery in Nigeria.

Leading the University's delegation at the ceremony, the Vice-Chancellor, Professor Sa'adatu Hassan Liman, described the agreement as a transformative partnership that would significantly enhance the University's Medical and Allied Health Sciences programmes.

Professor Liman said the collaboration reflects NSUK's determination to bridge the gap between classroom instruction, laboratory work and practical clinical experience, while expanding opportunities for research, innovation and professional development.

Under the terms of the MoU, NSUK and FMC, Keffi, will jointly train undergraduate and postgraduate students, with particular emphasis on clinical rotations, internships and residency programmes.

The partnership will also provide for the establishment of joint research committees, shared laboratories and innovation hubs to promote cutting-edge medical research and innovation.

The agreement further covers collaboration in staff recruitment, placement, training, continuous professional development and capacity building, as well as shared responsibility for the remuneration of academic staff.

Both institutions will also jointly utilise and invest in critical infrastructure, including:

• Laboratories
• Classrooms
• Libraries
• ICT facilities
• Simulation centres
• Student hostels

Beyond academic training, the partnership is designed to strengthen patient care services while maintaining the highest ethical and professional standards.

It also commits both institutions to collaborate on public health programmes, community outreach services and state-wide health initiatives, while exploring other areas of mutual cooperation that will contribute to healthcare development across Nigeria.

Speaking at the ceremony, the Honourable Minister of State for Health and Social Welfare, Dr. Iziaq Adekunle Salako, commended the partnership, describing it as a timely initiative that aligns with the Federal Government's commitment to strengthening medical education and building a resilient healthcare workforce under the Renewed Hope Agenda.

The Minister noted that strategic collaborations between universities and other health institutions remain critical to improving healthcare outcomes and producing competent professionals capable of addressing the nation's evolving health challenges.

Also speaking, the Nasarawa State Commissioner for Education, Hon. John D. W. Mamman, expressed appreciation to the Federal Ministry of Health and Social Welfare and FMC, Keffi, for the collaboration, describing it as a major boost to tertiary education and healthcare delivery in Nasarawa State.

The MoU underscores the shared commitment of NSUK and FMC, Keffi, to leveraging their combined expertise and resources to advance medical education, research, innovation and quality healthcare services within the Federal Republic of Nigeria.

The ceremony concluded with the formal signing of the agreement and a renewed commitment by all stakeholders to sustain the partnership as a model for institutional collaboration in medical education and healthcare development.

Among the Principal Officers in the Vice-Chancellor's delegation were the Deputy Vice-Chancellor (Research, Innovation and Linkages) and the Registrar.