Ekohotblog reports that Lagos State is on the verge of launching its much-anticipated standalone University of Medicine and Health Sciences, a key element of Governor Babajide Sanwo-Olu’s administration.
The institution is poised to transform healthcare education and delivery, not just for Lagosians but also for the entire nation.
Admissions into the multi-campus university are expected to commence by the 2024/2025 academic session.
The announcement was made by Hon. Tolani Sule, Commissioner for Tertiary Education, Lagos State, during a crucial steering committee meeting.
Sule emphasized the government’s commitment to ensuring the university stands among the world’s finest medical institutions.
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“Our mandate is clear: to establish a robust institution for Medicine and Health Sciences that will not only serve the people of Lagos State and Nigeria but will also stand among the world’s finest,” Hon. Sule remarked.
He also noted the importance of the new university in addressing Lagos and Nigeria’s pressing healthcare needs.
“This institution will significantly improve the doctor-to-citizen ratio and elevate the quality of healthcare available to our people,” Sule said, stressing the role of the university in tackling the “Japa” syndrome, which refers to the emigration of healthcare professionals from Nigeria.
In line with Governor Sanwo-Olu’s THEMESPlus agenda, the university aims to produce world-class medical professionals capable of addressing the country’s healthcare challenges while also competing globally.
“As we prepare for this significant milestone, I urge all stakeholders to devise strategic approaches, harness empirical solutions, and take decisive, practical steps to ensure the successful launch of this institution,” the Commissioner added.
The steering committee meeting was attended by notable dignitaries, including Prof. Akin Abayomi, Commissioner for Health; Dr. Olumide Abiodun Oluyinka, Commissioner for Physical Planning; Mr. Yomi Oluyomi, Commissioner for Finance; and Prof. Abiodun Adewuya, Provost of Lagos State University College of Medicine (LASUCOM), among others.
Their collective efforts reflect the state’s dedication to creating a medical institution that will shape a healthier future for Lagos and Nigeria at large.
The new university is expected to play a pivotal role in transforming healthcare education and making Lagos a hub for medical excellence.
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