FEDERAL UNIVERSITY OF MEDICINE AND MEDICAL SCIENCE ABEOKUTA ESTABLISHMENT ACT
Act · Health
An Act establishes the Federal University of Medicine and Medical Science in Abeokuta, Ogun State, as a specialized institution for medical education, research, and training of healthcare professionals. It targets medical students, researchers, and the local community. This aims to expand medical education and improve healthcare delivery in Nigeria.
What Is This Policy?
An Act establishing the Federal University of Medicine and Medical Science in Abeokuta, Ogun State, as a specialized institution for medical education, research, and healthcare professional training.
Who Does It Target?
Medical students, healthcare professionals, researchers, and the Ogun State community.
What Does It Aim to Achieve?
Expand medical education capacity, produce more doctors and healthcare professionals, and improve healthcare delivery in Nigeria.
Key Features
Medical Specialization: Dedicated to medical and health sciences education Healthcare Workforce: Designed to increase the number of trained medical professionals Research: Medical research and innovation programs
Current Status
Rollout Stage: Signed into law; establishment ongoing Coverage: Ogun State and nationwide enrollment Funding: Federal Government appropriation
How to Access
Admission through JAMB upon full operationalization.
Impact & Metrics
Will help address Nigeria's doctor-to-patient ratio challenge and strengthen medical education.
Official Resources
Website: nass.gov.ng Contact: Federal Ministry of Education, Abuja
Legal Framework
Enacted 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 (Establishment, Etc.) Act 2011. Aligns with WHO guidelines on medical education standards.