Yagongwo College Calls for Senate Support for Private Schools

Dr. Adamu Jatau Noma, the proprietor of Yagongwo College of Nursing Science in Kuje, Abuja, called on the Nigerian Senate to enact legislation that would encourage government support for private educational institutions.

In an interview, he described funding as the biggest challenge faced by nursing schools in Nigeria, stressing that the financial requirements to establish such institutions are enormous. Noma expressed satisfaction with the college's progress, noting that it maintains strong student enrollment levels.

He urged the Senate to create legislative instruments that compel federal and state governments to support private investments in healthcare education, which he believes is essential for the country's development. He pointed out the significant budgetary allocation for healthcare in the 2023 budget, which is 402.75 billion naira out of a total of 8.3 trillion naira, and lamented the persistent gap in funding.

Noma suggested that the government assist with instructional materials and infrastructure, including student accommodation, to help reduce tuition fees and facilitate public-private partnerships.