Nkechinyere Ewa-Opkara
DAVID Umahi Federal University of Health Sciences Uburu Ohaozara, Ebonyi State Saturday matriculated nine hundred and ninety students during her 4th matriculation ceremony.
The matriculated students comprised of three hundred and forty-six(346) male and six hundred and forty-four female, who gained admission into the faculties of dentistry, health and science technology, nursing sciences, allied health science, medical sciences and pharmaceutical sciences.
The university which has the Vision to serve mankind with the highest form of professionalism, ethics and excellence by training highly qualified health and other related professionals who will work to improve health outcomes, through the provision of high quality, efficient, cost-effective and integrated health services got NUC approval in October, 2021.
Prof Jesse Uneke, the vice Chancellor of the University said the institution experienced unprecedented increase in students admission in her second year.
According to him, the Centre operates with a multi-disciplinary team of experts specializing in conducting research and training on kidney related issues, and caring for people with kidney disease.
“On the 18th of December 2021, the University was enlisted in JAMB admission Portal and by the 24th of January 2022, we commenced full academic activities with a total of 26 students.
“The university experienced unprecedented increase in students admission in our second year and by January 2023, the students’ population had grown to 701 students.
“I am happy to inform you that as of today, the DUFUHS students’ population is 2496 students. We are grateful to God for the increase and also to our esteemed parents for choosing our school for the training of their children.
” It is the University Core Values Vision to become a foremost international university reputable for learning, innovation, research, and collaboration, where the highest form of quality manpower development for the health and other related sectors will be achieved”, he said.
Governor Francis Nwifuru represented by the secretary to the state government, Grace Umezurike, urged the state to avoid any act that could Mar their academic future.