Defence Minister Praises Military Medical College's JAMB Listing

Bello Matawalle, the Minister of State for Defence, commended the listing of the Armed Forces College of Medicine and Health Sciences on the Joint Admissions and Matriculation Board portal, facilitating the institution's first intake of 100 cadets for the 2026/2027 academic session. This development integrates the tri-service military medical institution into Nigeria's tertiary admissions system, focusing on training doctors, nurses, and healthcare professionals for the Armed Forces.

Matawalle described this as a significant milestone for the Ministry of Defence and a result of President Bola Tinubu's Renewed Hope Agenda. The college, located in Yaba, Lagos, will combine medical education with military training, addressing the Armed Forces' need for a consistent supply of healthcare professionals.

The institution has received approval from the National Universities Commission for its Medicine and Surgery and Nursing Science programmes. Matawalle acknowledged contributions from various officials and urged eligible young Nigerians to seek information about the admission process through official channels.