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AMLSN hails Senate’s passage of med lab varsity bill, urges Tinubu’s swift assent
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AMLSN hails Senate’s passage of med lab varsity bill, urges Tinubu’s swift assent

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  • The Association of Medical Laboratory Scientists of Nigeria (AMLSN) praised the Senate's passage of a bill to establish the Federal University of Medical Laboratory Science and Technology in Jos.
  • AMLSN urged President Bola Ahmed Tinubu to quickly assent to the bill, stating the new university will enhance medical training, research, and national health security.
  • The association believes the university will boost diagnostic capacity, expand opportunities for health professionals, and align with the president's agenda.

The Association of Medical Laboratory Scientists of Nigeria (AMLSN) has lauded the Senate's passage of a bill to establish the Federal University of Medical Laboratory Science and Technology in Jos. AMLSN described the decision as a landmark achievement that could transform healthcare education, strengthen Nigeria's diagnostic capabilities, and create opportunities for aspiring health professionals. The association is urging President Bola Ahmed Tinubu to swiftly grant presidential assent to the bill. AMLSN National President, Dr. Casmir Ifeanyi, stated that the Senate's approval represents a historic victory for healthcare education, scientific innovation, and national development. He highlighted that the proposed university will serve as a specialized center of excellence for diagnostics, biotechnology, research, and advanced healthcare training. The institution is expected to expand admission opportunities, produce highly skilled professionals, stimulate research, and bolster Nigeria's response to emerging health challenges. AMLSN also commended the Coordinating Minister of Health and Social Welfare, Prof. Muhammad Ali Pate; the Minister of State for Health and Social Welfare, Dr. Iziaq Adekunle Salako; and the Minister of Education, Dr. Tunji Alausa, for their roles in advancing the legislation. The association views the upgrade of the Federal College of Medical Laboratory Science and Technology, Jos, into a specialized university as aligning with President Tinubu’s Renewed Hope Agenda. This agenda aims to expand medical education, increase training capacity, create jobs, and position Nigeria as a regional hub for medical education and innovation. AMLSN specifically praised Dr. Salako for promoting skills-based education and micro-credentialing, which they believe will help address youth unemployment, healthcare workforce shortages, and the migration of skilled health professionals.

a historic victory for healthcare education, scientific innovation and national development

— Dr. Casmir IfeanyiSpeaking on behalf of more than 150,000 medical laboratory science professionals across the country, the association commended the leadership of the National Assembly for what it described as a bold and visionary intervention in Nigeria’s health and education sectors.
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