Federal University of Health Science and Technology, Enugu Bill

A Bill establishes a Federal University of Health Science and Technology in Enugu State, focusing on health and biomedical research. It is dedicated to training health professionals across clinical, nursing, and health technology disciplines. This initiative addresses Nigeria's critical healthcare workforce shortage in the South-East region.

Federal University of Health Science and Technology, Enugu Bill Policy Overview

What Is This Policy?

A bill to establish a Federal University of Health Science and Technology in Enugu State, dedicated to training health professionals and conducting research across clinical, biomedical, and health technology disciplines to address Nigeria's critical healthcare workforce shortage.

Who Does It Target?

Students pursuing degrees in medicine, nursing, pharmacy, medical laboratory science, and health informatics Health technology researchers and biomedical innovators Federal and state ministries of health and education Healthcare facilities in the South-East requiring trained health professionals

What Does It Aim to Achieve?

Establish a specialised federal university focused exclusively on health sciences and technology Produce an increased supply of doctors, nurses, pharmacists, and allied health professionals for the South-East and Nigeria Drive research in tropical medicine, biomedical technology, and health informatics Reduce the medical brain drain by providing world-class health education within Nigeria

Key Features

Current Status

Funding: Federal Government annual budget; TETFund; WHO and global health development partners

How to Access

Upon establishment, admission via JAMB UTME and Post-UTME screening, with additional professional entry requirements for clinical programmes. Requirements: Five O-Level credits including Biology, Chemistry, Physics, and English JAMB UTME score meeting university cut-off (MBBS/clinical programmes require higher scores) Post-UTME assessment; medical fitness certification for clinical programmes Application method: JAMB portal: www.jamb.gov.ng upon establishment

Impact & Metrics

Nigeria produces fewer than 5,000 doctors annually for a population of 220 million; a dedicated health sciences university in Enugu significantly expands this critical pipeline.

Official Resources

Website: www.education.gov.ng | www.fmoh.gov.ng | www.nuc.edu.ng Contact: Federal Ministry of Education — [email protected] | FMOH — [email protected] Federal Republic of Nigeria — Policy Summary Document | March 2026

Legal Framework

Constitution of the Federal Republic of Nigeria 1999; National Universities Commission Act; National Health Act 2014; Education (National Minimum Standards) Act; Federal Universities (Miscellaneous Provisions) Act