Enyinna Omoke, Abakaliki
The David Umahi Federal University of Health Sciences, Uburu, Ebonyi State has admitted 1044 students for the 2025/2026 academic session, stating its commitment to reversing medical, educational tourism in Nigeria
The Vice Chancellor of DUFUHS, Prof. Jesse Uneke, made the pledge during the 5th Matriculation Ceremony and Open Day for the 2025/2026 academic session held at the university arena.
According to him, the university is committed to maintaining the highest academic standards through the recruitment of highly qualified lecturers, many of whom hold PhDs, while others are undergoing doctoral training.
He explained that lecturers in the clinical sciences possess fellowships in various specialties, and that the university has fully digitalised its academic and administrative processes.
“The screening of O’Level results and other admission credentials is carried out electronically. This enables us to connect directly to the databases of West African Examinations Council (WAEC) and National Examinations Council (NECO) for verification before admission is granted,” Uneke said.
He stated that the institution also conducts computer-based tests (CBT) alongside theory and practical examinations, while all financial transactions are handled through digital platforms.
The vice-chancellor further noted that students are exposed to research early in their academic journey and are granted access to international academic databases.
According to him, the university aims to ensure that each student has access to at least 300 electronic textbooks in their discipline before graduation. Uneke said mechanisms have also been introduced to ensure lecturers attend their classes regularly, while the institution maintains uninterrupted academic programmes.
Prof.Uneke added that the university is among the few public universities in Nigeria operating a 100 per cent on-campus residence policy for all students.
