The Adamawa State Government has announced new directives regulating the operations of private colleges of health technology across the state, as part of ongoing efforts to ensure quality training and adherence to national standards in health education.
Governor Ahmadu Umaru Fintiri approved the reopening of Sa’adatu College of Health Technology, Mubi, following a review conducted by the Committee on the Establishment of Private Colleges of Health Technology.
According to a statement issued on Monday by the Chief Press Secretary to the Governor, Mr. Humwashi Wonosikou, eight other colleges were given between six and twelve months to upgrade their facilities, staffing, and accreditation status before they can resume operations.
The affected colleges include:
1. Savannah College of Health Science and Technology, Yola
2. Central College of Health Science and Technology, Yola
3. School of Health Technology, Jimeta
4. NAFAN College of Health Science and Technology, Jimeta
5. School of Health Technology, Mayo Belwa
6. Humanity College of Health Science and Technology, Hong
7. Abubakar Isa Ahmadu College of Health Science and Technology, Mubi
8. EYN Brethren College of Health Technology, Garkida
However, the statement added that 15 other colleges which failed to meet the minimum requirements for establishment and operation would remain closed.
They include:
Fat-Hur Rahman College of Health Science and Technology, Yola; College of Health Technology, Yola (Al-Mashkur International Academy); 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.
Governor Fintiri urged the affected institutions to comply with the committee’s recommendations and work toward meeting the required standards to ensure the production of competent healthcare professionals in the state.
He further directed the Ministry of Health and Human Services to conduct a final assessment before any of the institutions are permitted to reopen.
