The College of Medicine and Health Sciences of Abia State University has regained its full accreditation by the Medical and Dental Council of Nigeria after almost three years of suspension by the body for inadequate facilities and staff welfare.
The faculty was reaccredited following the renovation and upgrade of the facilities, equipment and personnel of the state-owned institution.
Announcing the development on his official X handle, the State Governor, Alex Otti, noted that it was “a remarkable achievement for our state and it affirms our commitment to deliver quality healthcare and education to our people.”
In a series of tweets, Otti wrote, “I am glad to announce that the College of Medicine and Health Sciences, Abia State University, Uturu has successfully regained full accreditation from the Medical and Dental Council of Nigeria after a period of suspension lasting almost three years.
“With this accreditation, our medical students can now resume their training at the Abia State University Teaching Hospital, Aba, with a higher admission quota and a valid accreditation to train house officers.”