From Joseph Asegba, Yola
The Adamawa State Government has announced the closure of 15 private colleges of health technology across the state for failing to meet the basic minimum standards required for operation.
The decision followed the report of the Committee on the Establishment of Private Colleges of Health Technology, which reviewed 23 such institutions in the state.
In a statement issued on Monday, Governor Ahmadu Umaru Fintiri said only Sa’adatu College of Health Technology, Mubi, met all the requirements and has been approved for reopening.
He explained that eight other colleges were given between six and twelve months to upgrade their facilities, staffing, and accreditation status before they can resume operations.
According to the statement, the affected institutions 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; and EYN Brethren College of Health Technology, Garkida.
Governor Fintiri stated that the remaining 15 institutions failed to meet the minimum operational requirements and would therefore remain closed.
“These colleges have been operating below acceptable academic and infrastructural standards, which undermines the quality of healthcare training in our state,” Fintiri said. “We cannot continue to allow substandard institutions to produce healthcare workers whose qualifications and competencies are questionable.”
The affected colleges include Fat-Hur Rahman College of Health Science and Technology, Yola; Al-Mashkur International Academy, 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 (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.
Fintiri advised all proprietors and management of private health institutions to comply with the recommendations and work toward meeting national standards to ensure quality healthcare education in the state.
He further directed the Ministry of Health and Human Services to carry out a final verification and quality assessment before any of the affected institutions can be considered for reopening.
“This administration remains committed to strengthening the health education system to ensure that only qualified and competent health professionals are trained to serve our people,” the governor added.
