By Esosa Omorogbe
EKPOMA – Ambrose Alli University (AAU), Ekpoma, has recorded another major milestone on the international academic stage as its College of Medicine has been admitted into the Full Membership of the Consortium of Medical Schools–Africa (COMS-A), a development expected to significantly strengthen the institution's research, collaboration and postgraduate medical education.
The admission was formally announced during the Consortium's just concluded Annual General Meeting and Conference held in Addis Ababa, Ethiopia, placing AAU among Africa's recognised medical institutions committed to advancing medical education, research and innovation across the continent.
Presenting the membership certificate to the Vice-Chancellor of the University, Professor Mrs. Eunice Omonzejie, the Provost of the College of Medicine, Professor Sunday Olowo Samuel, described the admission as a landmark achievement that would open new frontiers for international collaboration, multidisciplinary research, capacity building and access to global funding opportunities.
Professor Olowo said the membership would not only enhance the visibility of the College but also create avenues for partnerships with leading medical schools and research institutions across Africa and beyond, thereby accelerating the growth and global competitiveness of the College of Medicine.
The Provost also informed the Vice-Chancellor of the proposed establishment of the Institute of Advanced Medical Training and Research (INAMTAR), a proposal already considered by the College Academic Board at its meeting of Thursday, July 23, 2026, and currently awaiting other statutory institutional approvals.
According to him, the proposed institute is designed to deepen the research capacity of the College by coordinating multidisciplinary research programmes, strengthening postgraduate medical education and equipping researchers with contemporary biomedical and clinical research skills.
"There is a growing need to strengthen the research base of the College of Medicine. The Institute will expand the scope of the academic divisions of the College primarily for the coordination of multidisciplinary research programmes. It will also strengthen postgraduate training in contemporary biomedical and clinical research techniques while enhancing collaboration and attracting research funding," Professor Olowo said.
Responding, the Vice-Chancellor, Professor Mrs. Eunice Omonzejie, expressed delight over the international recognition accorded the College of Medicine, describing the development as a testament to the University's commitment to academic excellence and quality medical education.
She assured that the University Management would continue to provide the necessary support to enable the College of Medicine, faculties and other academic units to attain greater heights in teaching, research and community service.
The admission into COMS-A is widely regarded as another significant boost to Ambrose Alli University's growing international profile and is expected to further position its College of Medicine as a hub for cutting-edge research, innovation and postgraduate medical training in Africa.
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