McPherson University, Seriki Sotayo, Ogun State, has achieved a 100 per cent pass rate in the external professional examinations for the pioneer set of students of the Faculty of Medical Laboratory Science. According to the Vice-Chancellor, Professor Francis Igbasan, this outstanding performance underscores the institution’s commitment to excellence in health sciences education and marks a major milestone for the College of Allied Health Sciences.
The examinations, which commenced on Monday, 18 August 2026, featured 22 pioneer students who successfully completed the rigorous assessment comprising multiple choice questions, practical examinations, research project defence and viva voce sessions. The achievement is particularly remarkable as the pioneer set had earlier recorded a 100 per cent success rate in their first professional examination, making this their second consecutive 100 per cent success in professional examinations.
The students were examined across key areas of Medical Laboratory Science, including Microbiology and Parasitology, Haematology, Histopathology, Clinical Chemistry and Virology by both internal and external examiners. The exercise was thorough and intellectually demanding, providing an opportunity for the candidates to demonstrate the knowledge, skills and professional competence acquired throughout their training.
The Representative of the Medical Laboratory Council’s Registrar, Prof. Bosun Banjoko, who was on the ground to supervise the examination process, commended McPherson University for the standard of facilities provided for the training of the students. He also expressed satisfaction with the conduct of the examination and the level of preparation demonstrated by the candidates.
Speaking on the outcome of the professional examinations, the Vice-Chancellor, represented by the Deputy Vice-Chancellor, Prof. Kenneth Nwoko, expressed delight over the 100 per cent success recorded by the pioneer students. He described the achievement as a source of great joy and a reflection of the quality of training provided by the University. He congratulated the Faculty of Medical Laboratory Science, appreciated the external examiners and the Representative of the Council Registrar for their contributions to the successful conduct of the examination, and assured the Faculty of continued support while praying for more outstanding results in subsequent professional examinations.
The successful outcome represents a historic double 100 per cent success for the pioneer set of Medical Laboratory Science students, who have now recorded 100 per cent success in both their first and final professional examinations. The achievement sets a strong foundation for the programme and shows McPherson University’s commitment to producing competent and professionally equipped healthcare practitioners.
