Bayelsa Medical University (BMU) has formally inaugurated its University Ranking Committee, marking another significant step in the institution’s drive to strengthen its visibility, academic standards and global presence.
The induction, held on Wednesday, September 23, 2026, is part of the implementation of the University’s 2026 ASPIRE Agenda and signals BMU’s commitment to positioning itself for recognition by national and international university ranking bodies.
The committee, led by the Director of Academic Planning and Innovation, Prof. Chidinma Daokoru Olukole, is responsible for coordinating and strengthening the University’s ranking-related activities to position BMU to qualify for rankings by recognised national and international organisations, including Times Higher Education (THE) and Quacquarelli Symonds (QS). Other members of the committee include: Dr. Izah Sylvester, Dr. Roland I. Funwei, Dr. Ephraim Benson, Dr. Julius B. Wosowei, Dr. Dimoko Alexander, Dr. Eneni Aya-Ebi Okubo, Mr. Gbenovie Okulovie-Obhoo, Mr Ebimobode Alexander Amabebe, and Mrs Oyinpreye-Appah Enebimoere (Secretary).
Addressing members of the committee during the induction, the Vice-Chancellor, Prof. Dimie Ogoina, charged them to see their appointment as a responsibility to champion the university's growth and reputation.
Vice-Chancellor, Prof. Dimie Ogoina, Addressing the Committee Members
He assured the committee of the university's full support, noting that the work they undertake today would help build a lasting legacy for BMU.
“The university is going global, and this is another step in positioning BMU as a competitive world class institution in the medical field,” the Vice-Chancellor said.
The Vice-Chancellor, Prof. Dimie Ogoina (Right) and Chairperson of the University Ranking Committee, Prof. Chidinma Daokoru-Olukole (Dir. Academic Planning and Innovation) (Left)
Prof. Ogoina explained that global rankings go beyond institutional prestige, as they provide an indication of a university’s quality, visibility and impact. He highlighted key areas such as teaching and learning, research output and citations, industry and community engagement, as well as the international outlook.
He therefore encouraged the committee members to approach their responsibility with commitment and diligence, stressing the importance of taking deliberate steps that would move the university forward.
Members of the University Ranking Committee
In her remarks, Prof. Daokoru-Olukole thanked the Vice-Chancellor for the confidence reposed in the committee members. She pledged the committee’s commitment to delivering on its mandate and contributing meaningfully to BMU’s pursuit of excellence.
The formal induction of the University Ranking Committee marks a new phase in BMU’s efforts to strengthen its academic and research profile, improve institutional visibility and deepen its engagement with the global academic community.
As BMU continues to advance the ASPIRE Agenda, the University Ranking Committee joins other strategic initiatives driving the institution towards its vision of global impact.
The Vice-Chancellor, Prof. Dimie Ogoina: BMU GOING GLOBAL
A SUCCESSFUL UNIVERSITY RANKING COMMITTEE INDUCTION
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