DAVID UMAHI UNIVERSITY OF HEALTH SCIENCES BILL

What Is This Policy?

A bill to establish the David Umahi University of Health Sciences as a specialized federal university focused on medical and health sciences education and research.

Who Does It Target?

Students seeking medical and health sciences education, healthcare professionals, and patients requiring specialized medical care.

What Does It Aim to Achieve?

Create a dedicated health sciences university to expand medical education capacity, advance health research, and improve healthcare delivery in Nigeria.

Key Features

Specialized Focus: Dedicated to medical and health sciences disciplines. Research Mandate: Emphasis on health research and innovation. Clinical Training: Integrated clinical training with affiliated hospitals.

Current Status

Rollout Stage: Bill under legislative consideration. Coverage: National scope with location in southeastern Nigeria. Funding: Federal Government funding upon enactment.

How to Access

Upon establishment, admission through JAMB and university-specific processes. Await passage of the bill into law Apply through JAMB upon commencement

Impact & Metrics

Expected to significantly expand Nigeria's medical education capacity and produce more health professionals.

Official Resources

Website: nass.gov.ng Contact: National Assembly, Abuja

Legal Framework

Introduced under the legislative powers of the National Assembly vested by Section 4 of the 1999 Constitution (as amended). Operates alongside the National Universities Commission (NUC) Act, the Universities (Miscellaneous Provisions) Act, the National Health Act 2014, the Medical and Dental Council of Nigeria Act, and the Tertiary Education Trust Fund Act 2011. Aligns with the NUC Minimum Academic Standards for health sciences education.