Achievers University, Owo, Ondo State has secured pre-clinical accreditation for its Bachelor of Medicine, Bachelor of Surgery (MBBS) programme from the Medical and Dental Council of Nigeria (MDCN), alongside approval to increase its annual medical student admission quota from 50 to 120.

The approval followed a comprehensive accreditation visit conducted by an 11-member MDCN team to the University on Tuesday 21st April, 2026, during which the institution’s College of Medicine was evaluated against national standards for medical education, infrastructure, staffing and clinical training.

In a letter dated May 7, 2026, signed by Prof. Fatima Kyari, Registrar and Chief Executive Officer of the MDCN, the Council conveyed “approval for pre-clinical accreditation of the MBBS programme” of the University, the Council also approved an increase in the University’s medical students’ admission quota from 50 to 120.

The accreditation visitation team led by Dr. N. U. Nwakanma, the Deputy Registrar of the Council conducted a detailed review of the University’s teaching facilities, laboratories, diagnostic equipment, governance systems, curriculum implementation, clinical partnerships and academic staffing. 

The Pro-Chancellor and Chairman of Council of Achievers University, Prof. Bode Ayorinde, described the approval as a major institutional milestone and a contribution to national healthcare development. According to him, “This approval reflects years of strategic investment in infrastructure, personnel and academic systems aimed at building a medical college capable of meeting global standards.”

He added that the University currently has the capacity to admit over 3,000 students across its 38 academic programmes and continues to expand its academic and infrastructural capacity to meet increasing demand for quality higher education.

Acting Vice-Chancellor, Professor Oyesoji Aremu said the increased admission quota reflects the Council’s confidence in the University’s readiness and institutional capacity. According to him, the development is a proof of our commitment to producing highly skilled medical professionals equipped to address contemporary healthcare challenges. 

In another development, Professor Aremu disclosed that the University recently secured full accreditation for seven academic programmes presented for re-accreditation. These are: Medical Laboratory Science, Civil and Environmental Engineering, Computer Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, Microbiology, Criminology and Security Studies, and Sociology. He noted that the approvals demonstrate the institution’s sustained commitment to academic quality assurance, professional standards and continuous improvement across its programmes.

Congratulations to the university community on this great achievement!