On September 18, 2025, the National Postgraduate Medical College of Nigeria (NPMCN) honored Professor Dilli Dogo, FNAMed, Vice-Chancellor of Nile University of Nigeria, with its esteemed Distinguished Fellowship Award (DFMC).
This accolade was presented during the College’s 43rd Convocation Ceremony, celebrating Prof. Dogo’s outstanding dedication to medicine, academia, and the advancement of national development. As a distinguished surgeon, educator, and strategic leader, he has devoted over 40 years to enhancing healthcare systems and fostering institutional growth across Nigeria and the African continent.
Beginning his journey as an exceptional medical student at the University of Maiduguri, Prof. Dogo has emerged as a leading figure in medical education and practice. His influential roles include membership on the Medical and Dental Council of Nigeria (MDCN), participation in the Nigerian National Merit Award Assessment Committee, and serving on the Board of Directors at MANCOSA University in South Africa. These positions reflect his significant contributions to shaping policies, elevating standards, and promoting institutional excellence both nationally and internationally.
Prof. Dilli Dogo (center) receiving the Distinguished Fellowship Award at the 43rd NPMCN Convocation Ceremony
Currently, as the Vice-Chancellor of Nile University of Nigeria-where he also held the position of Provost of the College of Health Sciences from 2016 to 2022-Prof. Dogo has been instrumental in transforming the university into a dynamic and globally recognized center of academic excellence.
Reflecting on this prestigious recognition, Prof. Dogo shared:
“It is a profound honor to receive this award from such a respected institution. This recognition validates a lifelong commitment to scholarship, mentorship, and service. I am sincerely thankful to Nile University of Nigeria and our parent organization, Honoris United Universities, for their confidence and support in driving meaningful change. I also appreciate the foundational roles played by the University of Maiduguri, the National Postgraduate Medical College, and other academic institutions that have shaped my career and ambitions. This award inspires me to persist in enhancing capacity and elevating standards in medicine and education for the benefit of our country.”
Prof. Dilli Dogo (center) proudly displaying his Distinguished Fellowship Award on stage at the 43rd NPMCN Convocation Ceremony
Established in 1979, the National Postgraduate Medical College of Nigeria serves as the pinnacle institution for postgraduate medical training in the nation. Operating under the Federal Ministry of Health, it specializes in producing expert consultants across all medical and dental disciplines, developing advanced educational programs, conducting rigorous examinations, and certifying specialists who become academic leaders and healthcare pioneers throughout Nigeria.
By awarding Professor Dilli Dogo the Distinguished Fellowship, the College acknowledges his remarkable influence in advancing medical education, healthcare delivery, and national development-an enduring legacy that continues to inspire excellence and progress.
