Regnum Medical University, Anthony, Lagos, a private medical university licensed by the Federal Government and the National Universities Commission (NUC), has formally inaugurated its pioneer Board of Trustees and Governing Council.
The historic inauguration, held on October 22, 2026, at the University’s Council Chambers, marks a major milestone in the institution’s journey towards becoming a centre of excellence in medical and health sciences education in Nigeria.
The Board of Trustees is chaired by Mr. Akinbode Agbaoye, an astute administrator and former Deputy Executive Secretary of the NUC, with over three decades of experience in university regulation, quality assurance and administration.
Other members of the Board include Professor Dapo Thomas, a distinguished senior academic, and Mr. Ibrahim Lawal, FCA, a seasoned accountant and banker with extensive leadership experience in Nigeria’s financial sector.
The Board is charged with providing strategic oversight, safeguarding the University’s vision and ensuring adherence to its founding philosophy.
The Governing Council is chaired by Mr. Chuks Ochonogor, who has served as Pro-Chancellor and Chairman of Governing Council of other universities for about 30 years.
Other members of the Council include Dr. Benjamin Ademuyiwa Eniayewun, a Consultant Obstetrician and Gynaecologist who retired as Permanent Secretary, Lagos State Health Service Commission, and Professor Bolajoko Dixon-Ogbechie, Professor of Marketing and Decision Sciences at the University of Lagos.
The Council will provide policy direction, governance and fiduciary oversight for the University’s development.
The University Management team, led by the pioneer Vice-Chancellor, Professor Akin Osibogun, was formally presented and charged to provide visionary leadership.
Professor Osibogun, a renowned Professor of Community Health and public health physician, served as Chief Medical Director of the Lagos University Teaching Hospital (LUTH) from 2006 to 2014 and as President of the National Postgraduate Medical College of Nigeria (2022/2023). He is a Distinguished Fellow of the National Postgraduate Medical College of Nigeria and Fellow of the Nigerian Medical Association (FNMA).
Other principal officers of the University are Austin Obodo, Registrar; Ojodume Udeme, FCA, Bursar; and Dr. Helen Akinade, University Librarian.
The Board also ratified the appointment of Engr. Ken Ochonogor as Director, Works and Physical Planning.
In his address, the Chairman of the Board of Trustees, Agbaoye, reiterated the Board’s commitment to work harmoniously with the Governing Council and Management to position Regnum Medical University as a benchmark for medical education in Africa.
He charged the pioneer team to see their appointment as a rare privilege, stating:
“You are the foundation team. History will judge you by how well you strengthen academic standards, develop world-class facilities and build global collaborations that place this University on the world map. Close ranks, work as one, and build an institution of enviable heights.”
He wished the Council and Management success in their aspirations to build a truly world-class medical university, adding that the Board will work with the Governing Council and Management to strengthen collaborative partnerships with universities and organisations across the globe.
Regnum Medical University has commenced admission for the 2026/2027 academic session into its six NUC-approved take-off programmes: Medicine and Surgery (MBBS), Pharmacy (Pharm.D), Nursing Science (B.N.Sc.), Medical Laboratory Science (BMLS), Doctor of Physiotherapy (DPT) and Radiography (B.Rad).
Located at 326-330 Ikorodu Road, Anthony, Lagos, about 10 minutes from both the international and local airports, the University boasts modern lecture theatres, basic science and clinical science laboratories, simulation centres, a digital library and fully air-conditioned serviced hostels.
For admissions, visit http://www.regnummed.edu.ng
