Education Minister Alausa Announces AFCOM-HS Cadet Admissions

The Minister of Education, Dr Maruf Tunji Alausa, has welcomed the inclusion of the Armed Forces College of Medicine and Health Sciences (AFCOM-HS) on the Joint Admissions and Matriculation Board (JAMB) portal for the 2026/2027 academic session. This development allows for the admission of 100 pioneer cadets, representing a significant milestone in President Bola Ahmed Tinubu’s Renewed Hope Agenda for education, healthcare, and national security.

AFCOM-HS, located within the 68 Nigerian Army Reference Hospital in Yaba, Lagos, aims to enhance military healthcare delivery and develop specialized medical personnel. The college has received approval from the National Universities Commission to offer Medicine and Surgery (MBBS) and Nursing Science (B.NSc.).

Alausa commended the contributions of the Minister of Defence, Lt. Gen. Chris Musa, and the Minister of State for Defence, Dr Bello Muhammad Matawalle, as well as the Armed Forces leadership and various regulatory authorities involved in the establishment of the institution. Prospective applicants are encouraged to consult official channels for admission information.