Nigerians Choosing PAMO As Choice In JAMB Surpasses Our Quota, Says Odili
Former Governor of Rivers State and Pro-Chancellor, PAMO University of Medical Sciences (PUMS), Dr. Peter Odili has stated that in less than 14 months of establishing the institution, Nigerians are now choosing the school ahead of the quota set by the university.
He said the school has, in a short time, become a choice of study for many Nigerians filling their Joint Administration and Matriculation Board (JAMB) forms.
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Speaking during the 2nd matriculation ceremony of the institution in Rivers State yesterday, the medical doctor said the level of discipline and quality of learning in PUMS was unrivaled, as its projection remains to become one of the best universities in the country.
He said: “Our plan is to ensure that graduates from this institution are exceptional in the course of offering healthcare services to Nigerians. And for that to happen, they must be certified worthy in character and learning, which is what we are pursuing.
“In the hospital setting, the most important person is the patient. You must therefore treat your patients like your bosses without which you have no work. For that to happen, your character must be impeccable, and that is what PUMO is about.”
On his part, the Governor of Rivers State, Mr. Nyesom Wike said he was glad students from the institution can now use the state teaching hospital for their trainings, adding that products of the school will eventually benefit the state, as well as the country.
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Governor Wike, whose government is sponsoring 100 matriculants in the 2019/2020 academic year, said the state will also support the school with N250 million.
He said: “Students matriculating here should count themselves worthy to be in PUMS because their courses are constantly on demand. Be willing to serve our country and state when you graduate.”
He called on illustrious sons and daughters of the state to emulate the pro-chancellor by establishing institutions that has lasting legacy.
Speaking, former Head of State and Chancellor, PUMS, General Abdulsalami Abubakar (rtd) described the institution as a world class university dedicated to building healthcare workers, including medical doctors and nurses in the country.
While commending the state government for supporting the school, he said the progress made in PUMS within the last one year shows the prospects and the future holds for Nigerians.
