The Vice-Chancellor of Godfrey Okoye University, Rev. Fr. Prof. Christian Anieke has affirmed that accreditation exercises serve as vital diagnostic tools for institutional growth, providing clear pathways to upgrade medical training and healthcare delivery.
Speaking through the Deputy Vice-Chancellor, Administration, Prof. Sergius Udeh, during the official accreditation debriefing at the Teaching Hospital Conference Room in Enugu, the Vice-Chancellor, expressed deep appreciation to the visiting team from the National Postgraduate Medical College of Nigeria. He assured the delegation that university management is fully committed to implementing all recommendations to elevate the standard of clinical services and medical education.
Delivering the debriefing report, the Chairman of the Accreditation Team, Prof. Ifedayo Odeniyi commended GOUNI Teaching Hospital (GOUNITH) for its exceptionally clean and organized environment, as well as the outstanding commitment displayed by its staff. He particularly praised the hospital’s decentralized solar power system, which guarantees an uninterrupted electricity supply across key operational units.
To further enhance efficiency, the accreditation panel recommended regular continuous professional development for consultants, expanded staffing levels, enhanced staff welfare and promotion frameworks, and upgraded office accommodations. The team expressed overall satisfaction with the existing facilities, emphasizing that the hospital possesses a strong foundation for continued expansion.
The debriefing session was attended by principal officers and key hospital leaders, including the Chief Medical Director, Prof. Dr. Amechi U. Katchy; Provost of the College of Medicine, Prof. Frank Akpuaka; University Registrar, Dr. Peace Ike; University Librarian, Assoc. Prof. Juliana Iwu-James; Bursar, Prof. Modesta Egiyi; and Public Relations Officer, Rev. Fr. Benjamin Achi.
