The Nationwide Universities Fee (NUC) has commenced the verification course of for 18 diploma programmes on the newly established Federal College of Allied Well being Sciences, Enugu (FUAHSE), as preparations for its official take-off advance.
The college, previously the Federal School of Dental Expertise and Remedy, was upgraded by President Bola Tinubu on March 15, 2024, to strengthen human useful resource improvement within the well being and social welfare sector. Following its inaugural senate assembly, the establishment authorized 22 programmes throughout 5 allied healthcare schools, with the NUC choosing 18 programmes for fast verification forward of the 2024/2025 educational session.
Talking in the course of the verification, Jude Akubue, an NUC Tutorial Planner and staff chief, mentioned that the method was authorized by the NUC’s Performing Govt Secretary, Amb. Chris J. Maiyaki.
“This can be a important milestone for the college and us at NUC,” Akubue mentioned. “Our mission is to find out if the college meets the required requirements to start operating these programmes, marking its full transition to a degree-awarding establishment.”
The verification staff includes specialists drawn from numerous universities, together with Ahmadu Bello College Zaria, Nnamdi Azikiwe College Awka, and Babcock College, guaranteeing thorough educational assessments.
“We are going to use the Core Curriculum Minimal Tutorial Requirements (CCMAS) as our benchmark. Since CCMAS turned efficient from the 2023/2024 session, these programmes should adhere to a minimal of 70% CCMAS content material, with the remaining tailor-made to the college’s distinctive focus,” Akubue added.
Welcoming the NUC staff, FUAHSE’s performing Vice-Chancellor, Prof. John Emaimo, expressed gratitude to President Tinubu for the establishment’s transition, making it Nigeria’s first well being sciences college.
“This verification marks the delivery of educational actions at our college,” Emaimo mentioned. “We’re dedicated to contributing to societal improvement by shaping younger minds, and we depend on the NUC’s steering to realize accreditation.”
Emaimo assured the NUC staff of the college’s cooperation in the course of the verification course of, underscoring the significance of the initiative for addressing Nigeria’s present healthcare challenges and increasing alternatives for younger Nigerians.
