PAMO University of Medical Sciences joins Oxonia Network

PAMO University of Medical Sciences, located in Port Harcourt, Rivers State, has officially joined the Oxonia University Network, an international alliance aimed at fostering academic cooperation, research, and innovation. This announcement was made following a high-level program on Leadership and Artificial Intelligence in Higher Education at the Saïd Business School, University of Oxford, United Kingdom.

The Oxonia University Network, established in 2013, has expanded from 16 institutions in 14 countries to over 153 universities across 41 countries. PAMO's inclusion is expected to enhance the network's presence in Africa and Asia, contributing its expertise in medical education and healthcare research.

Additionally, the event marked a leadership transition, with Professor Abdullahi Yusufu Ribadu taking over as president of the network from Professor Abubakar Rasheed. Ribadu emphasized the importance of integrating artificial intelligence into university operations and the necessity of international academic cooperation to address emerging healthcare challenges.