UNIBEN Faculty Of Veterinary Medicine Officially Shutdown

In a bid to maintain standard and professionalism, the Veterinary Council of Nigeria has officially closed the Faculty of Veterinary Medicine at the University of Benin in Edo State, citing the institution’s inability to meet the necessary standards for offering Veterinary Medicine programs.

Dr. Aishatu Abubaka-Baju, President of the Veterinary Council of Nigeria and an Assistant Inspector General of Police, confirmed this development during an interview with The PUNCH at the 60th Annual Congress of the Nigerian Veterinary Medical Association, which took place in Jos, Plateau State.

Dr. Aishatu Abubaka-Baju explained, “We recently conducted inspections at the University of Benin, among other institutions. As a result, we have shut down their Veterinary Medicine program due to non-compliance with the necessary standards, meaning they can no longer admit students. On the other hand, the University of Abuja has received interim accreditation, and the council will reevaluate their program in two years.”