GUU, which was approved and licensed as a university by the National Universities Commission (NUC) in 2012 and its medical programme in 2017, is among the 75 universities/medical institutions whose Colleges of Medicine and Health Sciences accreditations were recently published by the MDCN.

This development has brought to the forefront the persevering efforts of GUU to produce medical professionals who can attend to the health needs of Nigerians and globally.

GUU Deputy Registrar – Communication, Reverend Sleek Ogwo, said that the recent publication of accredited medical institutions in Nigeria by the MDCN has highlighted the exemplary efforts of GUU and stands it out as a shining example of commitment to excellence in medical education.

Ogwo told The Guardian that this achievement is an attestation to the vision and dedication of the GUU Founder, Prof. Gregory Ibe, “who has spearheaded the development of GUU College of Health and Medical Sciences, culminating in the building of a state-of-the-art 1000-bed Teaching Hospital located at Ezinnachi in Okigwe LGA, Imo State.”

According to the GUU spokesman, as the teaching hospital nears completion, the South East and South South regions in Nigeria are poised to become a hub for technology-aided health delivery.

“This milestone also marks a significant step towards reducing medical tourism in Nigeria, as patients will have access to world-class medical facilities and expertise within the country,” he added, stating that the full accreditation of GUU’s medical program is a resounding endorsement of the institution’s commitment to producing highly skilled and competent medical professionals.

He said that as the GUU community and beyond celebrate this achievement, “they must also recognize the tireless efforts of Professor Ibe and his team, who have worked relentlessly to establish GUU as a center of excellence in medical education.”