ACADEMIC EXCELLENCE ON DISPLAY AS SUMAS IGBO-ENO WRAPS UP 2ND MBBS PROFESSIONAL EXAM
Igbo-Eno, Enugu State – May 9, 2025
The State University of Medical and Applied Sciences (SUMAS), Igbo-Eno, has successfully concluded its second MBBS professional examination, marking a significant academic milestone in the young university’s pursuit of excellence in medical education. The examinations, held from April 22 to May 9, 2025, involved a rigorous assessment process across key foundational medical disciplines and culminated in a commendable show of dedication by students, faculty, and administrators alike.
Established with a mission to address the shortage of medical professionals in Nigeria and uplift healthcare standards across the Southeast, Nigeria and globally, SUMAS continues to make steady strides toward becoming a premier institution in medical education. The conclusion of the second MBBS professional exam signals its growing academic maturity and institutional strength.
According to Prof. Ignatius Ozor, Ag. Provost of the College of Medicine, State University of Medical and Applied Sciences, the recently concluded examination assessed candidates in different subjects, including Medical Biochemistry, Human Physiology, Human Anatomy etc. “This stage is crucial in the training of medical doctors. It not only measures knowledge retention but evaluates the students’ clinical reasoning and application,” he said. He equally emphasized that the university is not only focused on academic achievements but also on instilling ethical and professional standards in its medical students. “Our goal is to groom competent and ethical medical doctors who are ready to meet Nigeria’s healthcare challenges head-on,” he noted.
More than 30 medical students participated in the examination, all of whom have been undergoing intensive training and practical sessions for the past academic year. The University reported a high success rate among candidates.
Observers from the Medical and Dental Council of Nigeria (MDCN) were also present during the examinations to monitor and evaluate the process for compliance with national standards. In their post-examination remarks, the MDCN representatives expressed satisfaction with the examination process, the facilities, and the general academic climate at SUMAS.
The management of SUMAS extends its heartfelt appreciation to the Enugu State Government, under the leadership of His Excellency, Barr. Peter Mbah, for his consistent support in building and sustaining a world-class medical university. From infrastructural development to funding critical academic programs, the state government has played an indispensable role in enabling SUMAS to achieve its goals.
We are immensely grateful to the Enugu State Government for believing in our vision and providing the support required to actualize it. Without their commitment to health and education, none of this would have been possible.
Special thanks, to the Vice-Chancellor, Professor James C. Ogbonna, and his dedicated Management Team for their relentless efforts and strategic leadership in steering the institution forward. Their work in ensuring academic integrity, faculty development, and student support was pivotal to the smooth execution of the examination.
This successful examination is the result of tireless planning, stakeholders coordination, and the pursuit of excellence championed by Prof. Ogbonna and his team. Their leadership continues to shape SUMAS into a model of medical education in Nigeria.”
Representatives from the Medical and Dental Council of Nigeria (MDCN) were present to oversee the examination process and offered positive feedback, noting that the standards adhered to were in line with national guidelines and global best practices.
Over the last two years, SUMAS has made strategic investments in infrastructure, including the completion of a multi- purpose laboratory. This has greatly enhanced the students’ learning experience and equipped them for the rigors of professional practice, global best practices.
As SUMAS looks to the future in addition to expanding its research initiatives. The success of the second MBBS professional exam reinforces its place as a key player in Nigeria’s health education ecosystem.
Family members, local community, friends and well-wishers have also expressed pride in the achievements of the university. The success of this examination series places SUMAS on a firm path to becoming one of the leading institutions for medical education around the world, and it sends a strong message that the university is poised to take on bigger academic challenges in the years to come.
