The approval followed a rigorous accreditation exercise conducted by a high-powered MDCN team, which assessed facilities, manpower, and training standards at the ESUT College of Medicine and its affiliated teaching hospitals.

Announcing the development in Enugu on Wednesday, the Deputy Registrar of the Council, Dr. Nnaemeka Nwakanma, said the decision was based strictly on verifiable improvements in infrastructure, personnel, and clinical training capacity, stressing that the Council does not accredit projections but tangible performance.

“We do not accredit intentions or dreams. We accredit what we see on ground as at the time of assessment,” he said, underscoring the Council’s zero tolerance for breaches of approved quotas.

Dr. Nwakanma, who led the inspection team, expressed satisfaction with the scale of ongoing transformation at the university’s teaching hospital, describing it as a massive construction hub driven by purposeful leadership.

“What may appear chaotic to the uninitiated is in fact a coordinated project site, with multiple developments progressing simultaneously across different sections of the hospital. It speaks volumes about leadership that prioritises results over rhetoric,” he said.

He particularly commended the construction of a new Accident and Emergency Unit, noting that the Council had only recommended an expansion during its previous visit.

“The last time we came here, we complained about the Accident and Emergency Unit. All we said was for you to expand. We didn’t know that you were going to build a brand new Accident and Emergency Unit,” he added.

The MDCN team also inspected the upgraded Colliery Hospital and the 300-bed International Hospital, a major new medical facility in Enugu, which Nwakanma said could significantly contribute to reversing outbound medical tourism.

“We were not only stunned but we were in awe of the magnificence of the structure you are putting up here in the city of Enugu. Nigeria needs to know. Apart from the African Centre of Medical Excellence in Abuja, this hospital gives us hope for the possibility of actually reversing medical tourism in Nigeria,” he stated.

Dr Nwakanma reiterated that the quota system reflects the capacity of each institution’s facilities and teaching staff, warning that any attempt to exceed approved limits would attract sanctions.

“The number we approve is what your facilities and manpower can sustain. You can admit fewer, but never exceed it. The integrity of Nigeria’s medical training depends on strict adherence to these standards,” he stressed.

Reacting, the Vice Chancellor of ESUT, Prof Aloysius-Michaels Okolie, welcomed the approval and assured the Council that the university would address identified gaps without delay.

“We will not produce half-baked medical personnel. The issues you raised will be addressed urgently. These are things that can be fixed within months,” he said, adding that the institution remained committed to upholding global best practices in medical education.

Also speaking, the Special Adviser to the Governor on Health, Dr. Yomi Jaye, reaffirmed the state government’s readiness to sustain investments in the sector.

“Point out any deficiencies, and we will fix them in no distant time. The commitment of Governor Peter Mbah is total, and the team on ground is equally determined to deliver,” he said.

Dr Jaye also acknowledged the collaboration between the College leadership, including the Provost, Prof. Uchenna Ekwochi, the Chief Medical Director of the ESUT Teaching Hospital, Prof. Bethrand Ugwu, and other key officials, noting that the conducive working environment contributed significantly to the successful outcome.

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A total of 40 medical graduands of the Enugu State University of Science and Technology, ESUT were recently inducted into their professional body, the Medical and Dental Council of Nigeria (MDCN)

The induction of the 40 graduands who are batch 16th of medical graduates from the ESUT College of Medicine, ESUCOM Enugu, also had their oath taking during the solemn and memorable ceremony held at the College Auditorium on Friday.

Administering the induction and oath-taking, MCDN Registrar, Professor Fatima Kyari, who was represented by the Deputy Registrar and Head of Department of Planning, Research, and Statistics of the MDCN, Dr. Tijjani Mandaka advised the students against unethical conducts and tasked them to place life above money. Dr Mandaka also lauded the ESUT College of Medicine management for their timely graduation of students and urged them to sustain the drive.

The event marked the official entry of the graduands into the medical profession under the regulation attended by university management, faculty members, families, and well-wishers who gathered to witness the important professional milestone.

The ceremony featured an induction lecture titled “Staying Noble In The Medical Profession” delivered by Prof. Edmond Ndibuagu, a Professor of Public Health and Community Medicine, who charged the new doctors to uphold integrity, compassion, professionalism, and lifelong learning in their service to humanity.

The Vice Chancellor of ESUT, Prof. Aloysius Michaels Okolie represented by his deputy, Prof. Chike Nwoha served as Chief Host, with the Provost of ESUCOM, Prof. Uchenna Ekwochi, leading the College’s delegation.

The Chairman of the Occasion was Prof. Chidiebere Onyi, Secretary to the Enugu State Government. The event was graced by people like the CMD of Parklane Prof. Betrand Ngwu, Commissioner of Health, Professor George Ugwu, ESUT Registrar, Mr Ambrose Ugwu and many more.

Highlight of the ceremony was the recognition of academic excellence, with Aka Obinna Celestine announced as the Overall Best Graduating Student of the 16th Batch.

In his address, the Provost of the College, Prof Uchenna Ekwochi charged the inductees to remain good ambassadors of the university and urged them to pursuit excellence and integrity in their profession

Established in 1963, The Medical and Dental Council of Nigeria is the statutory regulatory body responsible for the regulation of medical and dental practice in Nigeria.

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By Amaechi Agbo

Enugu – The Provost, ESUT College of Medicine, Parklane Enugu, Prof Uchenna Ekwochi has disclosed that the management’s vision is to make the College a World Class Institution.

Prof Ekwochi stated this while delivering his welcome address at the 14 Induction Ceremony of Medical Graduates of the College on Tuesday.

The Enugu State University of Science and Technology , ESUT, it would be recalled, on Tuesday graduated a total of 48 medical students who were inducted into the Medical and Dental Council of Nigeria, MDCN. MDCN is the umbrella body regulating medical practice in Nigeria.

“Our vision at the ESUT College of Medicine is to be a world class institution where excellence is the watchword and acquisition of knowledge and skill is the paramount goal. This we have continued to pursue through the expansion of the scope of knowledge in teaching, research and publication, production of medical personnel who are excellent in character, knowledge and skill through the transformation and upliftment of the status of our immediate and remote society.

“Our strong focus on core values of academic excellence, innovation, scholarship, student focus and integrity has provided us with the necessary inspiration and sense of direction,” the Provost said.

Prof Ekwochi who called on well-meaning Nigerians, corporate bodies to partner with the College in achieving its set targets, admonished the new medical doctors to shun short practices, be good ambassadors of the university and always put God first in their activities.

“As our newest medical graduands are being inducted by the Registrar, Medical and Dental Council of Nigeria, we are glad to invite our visitors, parents and friends of graduands, well-meaning Nigerians, corporate bodies, friends of the College and the University, captains of industries and all lovers of progress to partner with us in developing our College.

“To our new graduates, I advise you do not lose sight of our core values as you begin to navigate the wider world.

“Shun sharp practices that will cut short your visions. Engage in healthy relationships that will better your future. Aim at improving your skills through specialisation in your chosen field. Don’t neglect your health. Always remember your root, Join the ESUCOM and University Alumni and plan to give back to the system that trained you. Above all, do not forget your God.”

ESUT College of Medicine (ESUCOM) has made tremendous progress from its full accreditation for medical training in 2010 by the National Universities Commission and the Medical and Dental Council of Nigeria, MDCN. It has grown from one faculty to a three-faculty College with the fourth faculty soon to take off.

The College currently has 23 professors and 20 departments

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By Amaechi Agbo

Enugu – The College of Medicine, Enugu State University of Science and Technology, ESUT, will on Tuesday, October 29, 2024 hold her 14th induction ceremony for medical graduands.

The induction ceremony which will hold at the ESUT College of Medicine (ESUCOM) Parklane, Enugu will commence by 10am at the College Auditorium.

A total of 48 graduands of 2016/2017 academic set will be featured during the ceremony which will be supretended by the Medical and Dental Council of Nigeria, MDCN.

Professor Anthony Edeh, former HOD, Surgery Department, will deliver the induction lecture. ESUT Vice-Chancellor, Prof Aloysius-Michaels Okolie is the Chief Host while Provost of the College, Prof Uchenna Ekwochi is the host.

Speaking in an interview with ESUT Monitor, the Chairmn, publicity sub-committee of the ceremony, Dr Obinna Nduagubam, explained the essence of the induction.

“Induction is an event that officially declares fresh medical graduands and initiates them into the world of medicine practice.

“It gives them the privilege to work as medical doctors in the medical professional. The induction is done by the Medical and Dental Council of Nigeria which is the council that regulates practice of medicine in Nigeria.

“They are the ones that certify that the graduands are medical doctors who have gone through the rigours of medical training and they are fit, qualified in character and learning, to work and practice as medical doctors.

It is a landmark event and this is the 14th batch of medical graduands from the ESUT College of Medicine featuring 2017 set,” he concluded.

ESUT Monitor Newspaper will bring you live streaming of the ceremony in our various channels.

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