Kaduna State Governor, Senator Uba Sani, has signed into law an executive bill establishing the Kaduna State College of Post-Basic Nursing Sciences in Rigasa to strengthen specialist nursing education and improve healthcare delivery.
Governor Sani announced this in a statement, describing the initiative as an investment in developing skilled healthcare professionals to meet the growing demand for specialised nursing services.
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He said the college would provide advanced training in midwifery, mental health, perioperative, paediatric, emergency, intensive care and public health nursing, as well as nursing education and administration.
According to the governor, the institution’s programmes will comply with accreditation requirements of the Nursing and Midwifery Council of Nigeria and other relevant professional regulatory bodies.
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He explained that the college would also promote clinical research, continuous professional development and partnerships with teaching hospitals, universities and accredited healthcare institutions.
Governor Sani noted that the establishment of the institution complements the state government’s efforts to upgrade 255 primary healthcare centres, rehabilitate 16 general hospitals and strengthen the recruitment and professional development of healthcare personnel.
He stressed that healthcare infrastructure must be supported by qualified and dedicated professionals to ensure effective service delivery and better health outcomes.
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The governor said the state government would work towards making the new college a functional centre of excellence for specialist nursing education and professional development.
He added that the initiative was part of ongoing efforts to build a healthcare system capable of meeting the needs of residents and strengthening public confidence in healthcare services.