About the Department

The Department of Physiotherapy is committed to advancing healthcare through excellence in education, research, and clinical practice. Established to meet the growing demand for rehabilitation professionals in Nigeria, the department trains physiotherapists who are equipped with the knowledge, skills, and ethical values required to restore, maintain, and optimize movement and function across diverse patient populations.

Our academic programs combine rigorous classroom instruction with hands‑on clinical experience, ensuring that graduates are competent in evidence‑based practice and responsive to the dynamic challenges of modern healthcare. Faculty members are actively engaged in research addressing musculoskeletal disorders, neurological rehabilitation, cardiopulmonary physiotherapy, sports medicine, and community health, contributing to both national and international scholarship.

The department also plays a vital role in community service, offering outreach programs and collaborating with hospitals, rehabilitation centres, and public health initiatives to improve quality of life and promote wellness. With a vision to be a centre of excellence in physiotherapy education and practice in Africa, the department continues to produce graduates who are leaders in healthcare delivery, research, and policy development.

To be a leading centre of excellence in physiotherapy education, research, and clinical practice in Africa, producing graduates and scholars who set the standard for rehabilitation, preventive health, and patient‑centred care.

The Department of Physiotherapy is dedicated to training competent, innovative, and compassionate physiotherapists who will deliver evidence‑based care, promote wellness, and contribute to the advancement of rehabilitation sciences in Nigeria and globally. Through teaching, research, and community service, we aim to improve quality of life and enhance functional independence across diverse populations.