The National Universities Commission has issued a letter of approval to the Ondo State University of Medical Sciences as the 40th state university in Nigeria.
Executive Secretary of NUC, Professor Julius Okojie presented the letter of recognition to the Ondo state Governor, Dr. Olusegun Mimiko.
The NUC Scribe said the commission will also write the Joint Admission and Matriculation Board (JAMB) to include the new university on the list of universities candidates who seek tertiary entrance admissions can apply to.
“I wish to congratulate the government of Ondo state for the establishment of Ondo State University of Medical Sciences.
“With effect from the 22nd of April 2015 the Ondo State University of medical Sciences has been recognised by the National Universities commission as the 40th state university and 139th university in Nigeria”, the letter read.
Ondo Governor, Olusegun Mimiko receiving the letter of approval form NUC Secretary, Prof Okojie
Speaking shortly after he received the Letter of Recognition, Ondo state Governor, Dr. Olusegun Mimiko said the university was established based on the desire of Ondo state government to have a specialised university that is dedicated to training for service delivery and research.
He disclosed that the Nigerian Post Graduate University of Surgeon has already accredited the university for post graduate training based on the facilities on ground.
Governor Mimiko said the university has taken off already with the Letter of Recognition from NUC.
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It is a welcome development . But where is the university sited in condo state? Kudos to Ondo state Government and NUC ??Thanks