Govt committed to health education, says commissioner on college facility tour
The Kwara State Commissioner for Tertiary Education, Hajia Sa’adatu Modibbo Kawu, has paid a working visit to the Kwara State College of Nursing Sciences, Ilorin, as part of ongoing efforts to strengthen tertiary health education and enhance service delivery in the sector.
Accompanied by the Director of Tertiary Health Education at the Ministry, Mrs. Sherifat Shola Giwa, the Commissioner toured key facilities of the institution and engaged with the management and staff on areas of progress and concern.
Speaking during the inspection, Hajia Modibbo Kawu expressed satisfaction with the state of infrastructure at the college, describing it as a reflection of the state government’s commitment to quality healthcare education.
“The giant strides of Governor AbdulRahman AbdulRazaq in health education are commendable and exemplary. His administration has continued to prioritise human capital development through sustainable support for institutions like this,” she said.
She commended the management and staff of the college for their dedication to academic excellence and professional training, noting that their commitment was central to the institution’s growing reputation.
“I must appreciate the Management and entire staff for their continuous sacrifice, resilience, and professionalism in nurturing the next generation of healthcare professionals. Your efforts do not go unnoticed,” she added.
In response to issues raised by the college authorities, the Commissioner assured them of the Ministry’s readiness to address challenges affecting the learning environment.
Welcoming the Commissioner earlier, the Provost of the College, Alhaja Yusuf Salamatu Iyabo, thanked the government for its continued support and praised the Commissioner for her proactive leadership.
“Governor AbdulRazaq has been a pillar of support to our college. His commitment to the health and education sectors is the reason we are able to deliver on our mandate effectively,” the Provost said.
She disclosed that the college offers a wide range of academic programmes including Nursing, Midwifery, Post-Basic Nursing, Community Midwifery, and both National and Higher National Diplomas in Nursing Sciences.
According to her, the Community Midwifery programme is particularly designed to produce health officers capable of addressing grassroots health challenges, with many students sponsored by their local communities.
The Commissioner and her team inspected several key facilities during the visit, including the administrative block, laboratories, lecture rooms, library, hostels, and the conference room.
