Achievers University, Owo, Ondo State, has obtained pre-clinical accreditation for its Bachelor of Medicine, Bachelor of Surgery (MBBS) programme from the Medical and Dental Council of Nigeria (MDCN). Alongside this accreditation, the institution received approval to increase its annual medical student admission quota from 50 to 120.
Increased Admission Capacity
With the approval tripling the institution's intake capacity, the development positions Achievers University as a significant force in Nigeria's medical education landscape, especially given the shortage of trained physicians in the country.
An 11-member MDCN accreditation team conducted a visitation in April 2026, evaluating the university's College of Medicine against national standards for medical education. The assessment covered infrastructure, staffing ratios, laboratory facilities, and clinical training frameworks.
Official Communication
In a letter signed by Prof. Fatima Kyari, Registrar and Chief Executive Officer of the MDCN, the Council communicated its approval for pre-clinical accreditation of the MBBS programme and authorised the substantial increase in admission quota. The accreditation visitation team was led by the Deputy Registrar of the Council, Dr N. U. Nwakanma.
The team reviewed the university's teaching facilities, diagnostic equipment, governance systems, curriculum implementation, clinical partnerships, and academic staffing complement.
Institutional Milestone
The Pro-Chancellor and Chairman of the Council of Achievers University, Prof. Bode Ayorinde, described the approval as a major institutional milestone and a contribution to national healthcare development. He stated, "This approval reflects years of strategic investment in infrastructure, personnel, and academic systems aimed at building a medical college capable of meeting global standards."
The Pro-Chancellor added that the university currently has the capacity to admit over 3,000 students across its 38 academic programmes, and the institution continues to expand its academic and infrastructural capacity to meet increasing demand for quality higher education.
Acting Vice-Chancellor's Remarks
The acting vice-chancellor, Prof. Oyesoji Aremu, said the increased admission quota reflects the Council's confidence in the university's readiness and institutional capacity. "The development is proof of our commitment to producing highly skilled medical professionals equipped to address contemporary healthcare challenges," Aremu stated.
Aremu further disclosed that the university recently secured full accreditation for seven academic programmes presented for re-accreditation. He listed the programmes as medical laboratory science, civil and environmental engineering, computer engineering, mechanical engineering, microbiology, criminology and security studies, and sociology.
The acting vice-chancellor emphasised that the approvals demonstrated the institution's commitment to academic quality assurance, professional standards, and continuous improvement across its programmes.
