Kebbi Students Enhance Skills in Biomedical Engineering Training

Six students from Kebbi state are currently undergoing a three-year training program in Biomedical Engineering at the Centre Polytechnique de Mazayaki in Dosso, Niger Republic. This initiative aims to equip them with specialized technical skills.

The students are receiving professional instruction on various medical technologies, including radiology equipment, gas plant systems, and dialysis machines, at the Usman Dan Fodio University Teaching Hospital (UDUTH) in Sokoto. The head of the Department of Biomedical Engineering at UDUTH, Abdulrahman Muhammad, stated that the practical sessions last between three to six months, with potential extensions as the students progress.

Adamu Amadu, the director-general of the Centre Polytechnique de Mazayaki, emphasized that the program is designed to provide practical knowledge that complements academic studies, preparing students for future employment and professional responsibilities. One student, Yusuf Aliyu, expressed satisfaction with the practical exposure, noting its importance for understanding biomedical equipment and its application in healthcare facilities.