The Federal University of Health Sciences, Otukpo has debunked news making the rounds about the recruitment process of management and staff of the institution.
In a statement signed by Mal. Aminu Abba, Registrar & Secretary to Council, competence and qualification played a vital role in the institution’s recruitment process.
Abba noted that due process was followed in all the appointments without prejudice to ethnic or religious bias.
He stressed that the institution operated in full adherence to the federal character and catchment area principles, in strict accordance to the rules of the Federal Ministry of Education and the National Universities Commission.
The statement reads in part: “The Federal University of Health Sciences, Otukpo (FUHSO) wishes to clear the air about certain Information trending on the media domain, especially the social media, which are capable of causing unfortunate misgivings and disaffection.
“Federal University of Health Sciences, Otukpo, is a federal government institution established with the mandate to train world class medical doctors, and other medical personnel, who would adequately cater for the health requirements of Nigerians. The whole country is therefore its constituency in pursuance of academic excellence.
“Without prejudice to ethnic or religious bias, the Management Staff of FUHSO has been recruited solely on the basis of qualification, competence, and adherence to the federal character and catchment area principles, in strict accordance to the rules of the Federal Ministry of Education and the National Universities Commission.
“Management will at all times be mindful and, indeed, reflect the diversity of the country in all its dealings, especially in the recruitment of staff and admission of students. Our core values are hinged on Integrity, Transparency, Accountability, Dedication, Innovation, and Partnership. These are virtues we shall pursue with the highest vigour, utmost commitment, sincerity and patriotism.
“We wish to assure the public that in our bid to attain world class status, our driving force shall be the deployment of global best practices. In this regard, only the best of brains and hands would be engaged, through due process of fair and open procedures.
“As much as we shall welcome constructive and solution proferring criticisms at all times, it is pertinent to point out that at this nascent stage, when all hands should be on deck towards laying a solid foundation for an eventual excellent medical superstructure, the Management of FUHSO will not be distracted by succumbing to deliberate politically based mischief and or falsehood peddled with the aim of causing disafection among the rank and file of the Institution and its stakeholders. The FUHSO remains committed to building a universal institution that is open to the global population.
“We call on all Nigerians to join hands with us in the task of raising FUHSO to an enviable height which will be the pride of all.”
