The has commissioned and equipped a state-of-the-art medical simulation laboratory at to strengthen medical education and build local healthcare capacity in Bayelsa State and across Nigeria.
The upgraded Clinical Skills Laboratory was officially commissioned in Yenagoa by the Executive Secretary of NCDMB, Engr. Felix Omatsola Ogbe, who was represented at the event by the Director of Planning, Research and Statistics, Mr. Ene Ette.
The modern simulation centre features a Virtual Reality Station, Paediatric and Airway Management Stations, an ECG and Patient Monitoring Station, an IV Fluids Administration and Cannulation Station, a Vital Signs and Catheterization Station, and a fully equipped Demonstration Hall. The facility provides a zero-risk environment where students can practice procedures and build competence before attending to real patients.
Bayelsa State Governor, Senator Douye Diri, represented by the Commissioner for Education, Dr. Gentle Emelah, alongside the Vice Chancellor, Prof. Dimie Ogoina, described the laboratory as a major milestone for human capital development, patient safety, and the training of indigenous healthcare professionals. They commended the Board for its continued partnership and investment in education.
Speaking at the ceremony, the Executive Secretary’s representative said the project reflects a deliberate investment in human capital and a clear example of policy translating into measurable outcomes. He noted that simulation-based learning is now a global standard in medical education, improving hands-on skills, clinical decision-making, and confidence.
He added that the initiative will reinforce local capacity, advance clinical research, support talent retention, and urged the university management to ensure proper maintenance and sustainability of the facility.
