Kaduna Assembly Approves New Nursing College in Rigasa

The Kaduna State House of Assembly has passed a bill titled “A Bill for a Law to Establish the College of Post-Basic Nursing Sciences Rigasa and for Matters Connected Therewith, 2026” during a plenary session led by Deputy Speaker Hon. Henry Magaji Danjuma. The proposed college aims to expand access to advanced nursing education and mitigate the shortage of nurses and midwives in Kaduna State.

Hon. Mahmud Lawal Ismail, the deputy chairman of the House Committee on Education and member representing Zaria City constituency, stated that the institution would allow graduates of nursing and related health programs to pursue further studies locally, reducing the need to travel to other states for advanced training. Rigasa was selected for its large population, and the college will prioritize admission for qualified indigenes of Kaduna State while also considering applicants from other states.

Ismail expressed optimism that the college would provide significant opportunities for students and urged parents to encourage their children to pursue healthcare careers. He also emphasized the Assembly's commitment to ensuring the college operates according to its enabling law.