By Beatrice Gondyi
Kaduna State Governor, Senator Uba Sani, has signed into law the Executive Bill establishing the Kaduna State College of Post-Basic Nursing Sciences, Rigasa, describing the move as a deliberate investment in the professionals entrusted with protecting lives.
The Governor announced the signing in a statement issued on Wednesday, saying the new institution would strengthen the state’s healthcare workforce and expand access to advanced training for specialist nurses.
“I am delighted to announce that today, I signed into law the Executive Bill establishing the Kaduna State College of Post-Basic Nursing Sciences, Rigasa, reaffirming our commitment to ensuring that every citizen has access to skilled, compassionate and quality healthcare,” Sani said.
He said the need for specialist nurses remained pressing across the healthcare system, and that the College would help close that gap.
“By expanding access to advanced training, we are strengthening our capacity to care for mothers and children, respond to emergencies and support patients whose conditions demand specialised expertise,” he said.
According to the Governor, the College will have its main campus in Rigasa and will offer training in midwifery, mental health, perioperative, paediatric, emergency, intensive care and public health nursing, alongside nursing education and administration.
He said the programmes would meet the accreditation requirements of the Nursing and Midwifery Council of Nigeria and other relevant professional authorities.
Beyond training, Sani said the College would serve as a foundation for clinical research, continuous professional development and partnerships with teaching hospitals, universities and accredited healthcare institutions.
“Our ambition is to build a centre of excellence where knowledge advances, professional competence deepens and learning translates into better care for our people,” he said.
The Governor noted that the initiative complements ongoing investments in the state’s health sector, including the upgrading of 255 primary healthcare centres and the rehabilitation of 16 general hospitals, as well as sustained recruitment and development of healthcare personnel.
“The value of these facilities ultimately rests on the expertise and dedication of those who serve within them,” he said.
Sani said his administration would work to translate the law into a functional institution that strengthens the healthcare workforce and improves health outcomes for residents.
“Our responsibility is to build a healthcare system worthy of our people’s trust, their dignity and their hopes for tomorrow,” he said.
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