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WHAT IS HAPPENING TO FUTA MBBS STUDENTS?
FUTA MBBS students have spent over 5 years stuck in 300 level (pre-clinical) due to the lack of accreditation from the Medical and Dental Council of Nigeria (MDCN).
Multiple cohorts are affected: • Five different sets are in the programme
• At least three sets are stuck in 300 level
• No one is progressing to clinical training
Meanwhile, their peers have moved on and are preparing to graduate.
WHY THIS IS HAPPENING?
Without MDCN accreditation, medical students cannot proceed to clinicals or take their professional exams. Yet years after launching the programme, this key requirement is still unmet.
SERIOUS CONCERNS
Parents have reportedly been asked to contribute funds for a mock accreditation — something that should have been properly planned from the beginning.
And since then: • No clear updates
• No defined timeline
• No visible progress
REAL IMPACT
This is more than a delay: • Students’ careers are on hold
• Families are investing in uncertainty
• Mental stress and frustration are rising
• Valuable years are being lost
QUESTIONS THAT NEED ANSWERS
• When exactly will MDCN accreditation be secured?
• What is the official timeline for progression?
• When will students move to clinicals?
• When will the first MB (1st professional exam) hold?
• What contingency plans are in place if delays continue?
CALL FOR ACTION
We urge FUTA leadership to: • Communicate transparently
• Provide a clear and realistic timeline
• Share concrete plans for accreditation
• Prioritise the students already affected
These students deserve clarity, progress, and accountability.
Enough silence. It’s time for action.
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