Wellspring University pledges quality health service delivery, unveils new programmes

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By Ozioruva Aliu

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BENIN CITY – THE management of Wellspring University in Benin City has promised quality health services through the training of competent and qualified health practitioners and professionals.

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The Vice Chancellor of the University, Prof. Isaac Ajayi stated this at a press conference where he announced that the National Universities Commission (NUC) has approved five new programmes for the school.

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He said the newly approved programmes are Bachelor of Medicine, Bachelor of Surgery (MBBS), B.Sc. Human Anatomy, B.Sc. Human Physiology, Bachelor of Health Information Management (BHIM) and Bachelor of Community Health Science (B.CHS.) and that they would take off in the 2026/2027 Academic Session.

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Prof. Ajayi said over the years, the University has invested in quality academic programmes, state-of-the-art learning facilities, ICT-driven teaching and learning, research, staff development and a conducive learning environment.

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According to him, “As an institution, we place equal emphasis on academic excellence, character development, innovation, entrepreneurship and service to humanity. Our guiding philosophy is that true education should transform both the mind and the character of the individual.

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“This approval followed a rigorous resource assessment and verification exercise conducted by a panel of experts from the National Universities Commission in April 2026.

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“The successful outcome of that exercise affirms the quality of our academic resources, modern infrastructure, teaching facilities, governance system, highly qualified academic staff, and our institutional capacity to deliver university education that meets national and international standards.”

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He said the university has now joined the league of universities in Nigeria approved to train medical doctors, while also producing highly competent anatomists, physiologists, health information managers and community health scientists to provide quality health care services and contribute meaningfully to national development and global advancement.

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“Since its establishment, Wellspring University has remained committed to its vision of raising graduates who are intellectually sound, morally upright and globally competitive.

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“Our guiding philosophy is that true education should transform both the mind and the character of the individual.”

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