The Federal University of Lafia (FULafia) and the Federal University Teaching Hospital (FUTH) have jointly established a committee to improve medical education and research.
The committee is chaired by Prof. Shehu Abdul-Rahman, Vice Chancellor of FULafia, with Dr Hassan Ikrama, Chief Medical Director of the teaching hospital, serving as Vice Chairman.
Speaking during the committee’s inauguration on Wednesday in Lafia, Abdul-Rahman said the collaboration seeks to improve medical students training, foster joint research initiatives, and promote academic development.
He emphasised the institutions’ commitment to building a robust partnership that upheld world-class standards in medical education and research.
Also speaking, Dr Ikrama noted that the partnership was poised to elevate the quality of medical training, positioning the state as a hub for academic and healthcare excellence.
“The medical school will produce highly competent medical doctors capable of practicing at different levels of the healthcare system in the world,” he said.
Ikrama also led the committee members on a tour of the teaching hospital facilities, including lecture halls, laboratories, and hostels.
