The Medical and Dental Council of Nigeria (MDCN) has officially approved an increase in the admission quota for the University of Abuja’s Bachelor of Medicine, Bachelor of Surgery (MBBS) programme. The quota has risen from 75 to 200 students.
The announcement was made on the main campus by the Registrar of the Council, Professor Fatima Kyari. She confirmed that the decision followed a rigorous and objective re-accreditation exercise conducted by a 17-member MDCN team.
According to Kyari, “The University has shown significant improvement in its facilities. However, we also identified areas that still require urgent attention, such as pathology laboratories, transportation for clinical training, clinical skills support, and the number of qualified resource persons.”
She further added that the Council will continue to monitor the University closely to ensure sustained quality in medical education. “We are committed to supporting the institution as it strengthens its infrastructure and builds capacity,” Kyari said.
The University of Abuja, already one of the top destinations for studying medicine in Nigeria, welcomed the decision with great enthusiasm. Acting Vice-Chancellor, Professor Patricia Manko Lar, expressed heartfelt gratitude for the Council’s approval.
Lar stated, “The joy we feel regarding this announcement is boundless. We opened all our doors, there was no cover-up. We did our best, and the constructive feedback from the MDCN will push us to aim even higher.”
“We have been working tirelessly to grow this University and ensure our College of Health Sciences meets global standards,” she added.
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This move is expected to increase access to quality medical education and address the country’s shortage of trained health professionals.