Uba Sani Establishes Nursing College in Kaduna State
Kaduna State Governor Uba Sani has signed into law the establishment of the Kaduna State College of Post-Basic Nursing Sciences located in Rigasa, Igabi Local Government Area. This initiative aims to tackle the shortage of specialist nurses and improve healthcare delivery in the state.
The Commissioner for Information and Culture, Ahmed Maiyaki, stated that the college will serve as a strategic investment in specialist nursing education and skilled manpower development. The institution will focus on advanced nursing training and produce specialists in critical healthcare areas, including midwifery, psychiatric nursing, and intensive care nursing.
The college will operate under the Kaduna State College of Post-Basic Nursing Sciences, Rigasa Law, 2026, and will have provisions for additional campuses and training centers. A Governing Council and an Academic Board will oversee the institution, ensuring academic standards and compliance with the Nursing and Midwifery Council of Nigeria.
This initiative complements broader healthcare reforms in the state, including the upgrading of healthcare facilities and recruitment of health workers.
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