Governor Ahmadu Umaru Fintiri of Adamawa State has authorized the reopening of Sa’adatu College of Health Technology in Mubi after a thorough evaluation conducted by the Committee on the Establishment of Private Colleges of Health Technology.
Additionally, the governor has given a strict deadline of 6 to 12 months to eight other private health institutions, mandating them to enhance their infrastructure, staffing levels, and accreditation credentials, or face continued closure.
According to a statement from Humwashi Wonosikou, the governor’s chief press secretary, the institutions under this directive include:
Savannah College of Health Science and Technology, Yola;
Central College of Health Science and Technology, Yola;
School of Health Technology, Jimeta;
NAFAN College of Health Science and Technology, Jimeta;
School of Health Technology, Mayo Belwa;
Humanity College of Health Science and Technology, Hong;
Abubakar Isa Ahmadu College of Health Science and Technology, Mubi;
EYN Brethren College of Health Technology, Garkida.
Governor Fintiri emphasized that this initiative aligns with his administration’s dedication to elevating healthcare education standards and ensuring that only accredited institutions operate within the state.
Meanwhile, the government has maintained the closure of 15 other private health technology colleges that failed to meet the minimum academic and operational criteria required for functioning.
The list of these institutions includes: Fat-Hur Rahman College of Health Science and Technology, Yola; Al-Mashkur International Academy, College of Health Technology, Yola; KSOHT School of Health and Technology, Yola; Bell Dome College of Health Science and Technology, Wauru Jabbe; Guyuk College of Health Science and Technology, Guyuk; College of Health Technology, Daura Shelleng; College of Administration and Human Resource Management, Bambam Gombe State (Numan Campus); City Gate College of Health Science and Technology, Demsa; Dr. Umar Adamu Sanda Sugu College of Health Science and Technology, Ganye; School of Health Technology, Jada; Tikos and Kings College of Science and Technology, Michika; Royal Intellect College of Sciences and Technology, Michika; Professor Jibril Aminu College of Health Science and Technology, Song; Luther College of Health and Remedial Science, Numan; and Pan-Africa College of Health Science and Technology, Gombi.
Reiterating his commitment to quality healthcare education, Governor Fintiri stated that the state will uphold strict standards to ensure that institutions produce well-trained and competent healthcare professionals.
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“We will not compromise on quality. All institutions must comply with the established standards to guarantee effective training and healthcare service delivery,” he affirmed.
Furthermore, the governor instructed the Ministry of Health and Human Services to conduct a final inspection and verification before any further approvals for reopening are granted.