NSUK VC Clarifies FMC Keffi MoU, Says Partnership Does Not Transfer Hospital Ownership

The Management of Nasarawa State University, Keffi (NSUK), has clarified that the recently signed Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) between the University and the Federal Medical Centre (FMC), Keffi, is strictly a collaborative academic and clinical training partnership and does not involve the transfer of ownership or management of the Federal Government-owned health institution.

The Vice-Chancellor of NSUK, Professor Sa'adatu Hassan Liman, made the clarification during an interactive session with selected journalists on Wednesday, August 5, 2026, at her office in the Senate Building, following public discussions and misconceptions surrounding the agreement.

Professor Liman explained that the MoU establishes a strategic framework through which both institutions will work together to strengthen medical education, clinical research and healthcare service delivery while retaining their separate identities and statutory responsibilities.

She stated that the partnership is designed to support the training of students in the University's College of Medicine and Allied Health Sciences, particularly those enrolled in Medicine and Surgery, Nursing Sciences, Medical Laboratory Science and other allied health disciplines.

"For the avoidance of doubt, the Memorandum of Understanding does not transfer the management or ownership of the Federal Medical Centre, Keffi, to Nasarawa State University, Keffi. Both institutions will retain their respective identities and statutory responsibilities while working synergistically to improve medical training and healthcare delivery," the Vice-Chancellor said.

According to Professor Liman, the partnership will provide NSUK students with access to the laboratories, specialised medical equipment and clinical facilities of FMC Keffi for practical instruction, mandatory clinical postings, industrial training, internships and other hands-on learning experiences considered essential to producing competent healthcare professionals.

She further explained that under the agreement, FMC Keffi will serve as the University's Teaching and Clinical Training Centre for its medical and allied health programmes, thereby enhancing the quality of professional training and expanding opportunities for experiential learning.

The Vice-Chancellor urged members of the public, stakeholders and the media to disregard misleading reports suggesting that NSUK had taken over the management or ownership of the hospital.

She advised the public to obtain information concerning the partnership only from official communications issued by Nasarawa State University and the Federal Medical Centre, Keffi.

Professor Liman reaffirmed NSUK's commitment to forging strategic partnerships that promote academic excellence, innovation and national development.

She expressed confidence that the collaboration would contribute to producing highly skilled healthcare professionals, strengthening clinical education and improving healthcare delivery in Nigeria.