NUC Grants Full Medicine Programme at PAAU Anyigba

The National Universities Commission (NUC) has granted full re-accreditation to the Bachelor of Medicine, Bachelor of Surgery (MBBS) programme at Prince Abubakar Audu University (PAAU), Anyigba, following a 10-year suspension.

The approval is a landmark achievement driven by Governor Ahmed Usman Ododo’s commitment to revitalising healthcare and medical education in Kogi State.

The MBBS programme was initially accredited and commenced in 2012, but accreditation was withdrawn in 2015 due to the absence of key infrastructure and academic requirements. The administration of former Governor Yahaya Bello intervened by approving full scholarships and facilitating the transfer of affected students to other institutions. Over 90% of those students have since graduated.

Upon assuming office, Governor Ododo directed a fresh review of the requirements for restoring the MBBS programme and approved the provision of outstanding facilities, including:

- A multi-purpose teaching laboratory for medical students

- Lecture halls

- A library

- Consultants’ offices

- Student hostels

The re-accreditation signals a new era of medical training in Kogi State and is part of Governor Ododo’s holistic strategy to expand the state’s healthcare workforce. The development has been welcomed by stakeholders, who describe it as a testament to the governor’s commitment to improving healthcare resources in the state.

"Governor Ododo’s commitment to healthcare is not in words, but in action. These projects are not just about infrastructure—they are about the future of healthcare delivery in Kogi State," said Dr. Abdulazeez Adams, Kogi State Commissioner for Health .