The first Private University of Medical Sciences in Nigeria with the proposed name PAMO University is under way, the Executive Secretary, National Universities Commission (NUC) Professor Abubakar Rasheed has said. Speaking while receiving the documents of the proposed university, including its Academic Brief, Physical Master Plan and University Law from the promoters and members of the Planning and Implementation Committee, led by the former Governor of Rivers State, His Excellency, Dr. Peter Odili, CON, the Executive Secretary said that the proposed University, when licensed, would not just be the first private university dedicated solely for training of medical students in Nigeria but in the West African sub-region. 

 

Professor Rasheed said that through the proposed university, the Commission would demonstrate to the world that it is possible to licence a private university within one year, as long as it satisfies the requirements. He advised them to admit young students who would not create challenges for the would-be institution. 

In his remarks, the Promoter, Dr Peter Odili appreciated the Executive Secretary for the passion he has shown and guidance provided so far to ensure that the process is smooth since January when it commenced. He assured the Executive Secretary that the proposed university would strive to live up to its motto which is excellence for all, adding that it would be for all Nigerians and humanity, while focusing on excellence and ethical commitment in its training. 

 

 

A member of the PIC and former Director-General, National Health Insurance Scheme (NHIS), Dr. Aliyu Sambo disclosed that if given the licence, the proposed university was ready to commence academic activities before the end of the year. He said that the institution would be driven by ICT. 

 

While presenting the documents, the Chairman of the PIC, Professor ..... promised that the proposed university when licenced, would continue to abide by the rules of the Commission. He also said that the proposed university would commence with three faculties of Basic Medical and Allied Health Services as well as Medicine. 

At the meeting were the Deputy Executive Secretary, 11, Mr. Ibrahim Dan' Iya; Directors of Research and Innovation, Dr. Suleiman Ramon-Yusuf; Management Support Services, Barr. Victor Onuoha and Academic Standards, Dr. Gidado Bello Kumo.