The Bayelsa Medical University (BMU) proudly announces the successful full accreditation of its Bachelor of Medicine and Surgery (MBBS) programme, alongside its Health Administration programme. This accreditation marks a defining moment in the ASPIRE Agenda’s pursuit of academic excellence, quality assurance, and global competitiveness in medical and health sciences education.

The accreditation, granted by the National Universities Commission on the 7th of April 2026 following a rigorous and comprehensive evaluation process, confirms that both programmes meet and exceed the prescribed national standards in curriculum delivery, faculty strength, infrastructure, clinical training, and institutional governance and will run for a period of 5 years.

The MBBS programme, as the flagship of the University, has demonstrated outstanding compliance with critical benchmarks required for the training of medical professionals.

In the same vein, the Health Administration programme, was commended for its strategic importance

in producing skilled professionals equipped to manage and strengthen modern healthcare systems. 

Reacting to this milestone, Professor Dimie Ogoina, Vice-Chancellor expressed profound joy and excitement over the development, describing it as a validation of the University’s vision, resilience, and unwavering commitment to excellence.

The Vice-Chancellor further commended the collective efforts of staff, students, Council, and all stakeholders whose dedication and support made this achievement possible. He said “this is not just an accreditation, it is the result of bold determination, keeping the promise I made during my inauguration : “In two years I will transform the Bayelsa Medical University”

Congratulations to the university community on this great achievement!