ADAMAWA GOVERNMENT SWINGS INTO ACTION: FINTIRI ORDERS SWEEPING REFORMS IN PRIVATE HEALTH INSTITUTIONS, APPROVES REOPENING OF SA’ADATU COLLEGE

The Adamawa State Government, under the leadership of Governor Ahmadu Umaru Fintiri, has approved the reopening of Sa’adatu College of Health Technology, Mubi, following a thorough review of the report submitted by the Committee on the Establishment of Private Health Institutions in the state.

In a decisive move to sanitize and standardize the health education sector, the government also issued a 6 to 12-month compliance ultimatum to eight private colleges of health technology, directing them to upgrade their facilities, improve staffing, and secure operational licenses before being allowed to continue academic activities.

The affected institutions 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, fifteen (15) other private health schools that failed to meet the minimum requirements for operation will remain indefinitely closed until they comply with the state government’s standards. These include:

1. Fat-Hur Rahman College of Health Science and Technology, Yola


2. Al-Mashkur International Academy (College of Health Technology), Yola


3. KSOHT School of Health and Technology, Yola


4. Bell Dome College of Health Science and Technology, Wauru Jabbe


5. Guyuk College of Health Science and Technology, Guyuk


6. College of Health Technology, Daura Shelleng


7. College of Administration and Human Resource Management, Bambam Gombe State (Numan Campus)


8. City Gate College of Health Science and Technology, Demsa


9. Dr. Umar Adamu Sanda Sugu College of Health Science and Technology, Ganye


10. School of Health Technology, Jada


11. Tikos and Kings College of Science and Technology, Michika


12. Royal Intellect College of Sciences and Technology, Michika


13. Professor Jibril Aminu College of Health Science and Technology, Song


14. Luther College of Health and Remedial Science, Numan


15. Pan-Africa College of Health Science and Technology, Gombi

Governor Fintiri emphasized that his administration will not compromise on quality education, particularly in health-related disciplines where professionalism and precision are paramount.

He urged all proprietors of private health institutions to adhere strictly to the committee’s recommendations, noting that the reforms are aimed at ensuring credible, competent, and globally competitive health professionals emerge from Adamawa State.

Furthermore, the Governor directed the State Ministry of Health and Human Services to conduct a final inspection before granting approval for the reopening of any of the affected schools.

> “Our goal is to ensure that every health worker trained in Adamawa meets the highest standard of professionalism. The health of our people depends on the quality of those we train,” Fintiri stated.

This decisive action marks a bold step by the Fintiri administration to strengthen health education and uphold excellence in the training of healthcare professionals across the state.