Yola,
In a decisive move aimed at strengthening healthcare education in Adamawa State, Governor Ahmadu Umaru Fintiri has approved the reopening of Sa’adatu College of Health Technology, Mubi, following a successful review by the Committee on the Establishment of Private Colleges of Health Technology.
The governor’s decision comes as part of a broader directive to ensure that all private health institutions in the state meet the minimum operational and academic standards required for effective training and certification in health-related fields.
According to the committee’s report, eight other colleges have been granted a 6–12 month grace period to upgrade their infrastructure, staffing, and accreditation status before they can reopen. These 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
- EYN Brethren College of Health Technology, Garkida
However, in a firm enforcement of educational standards, the government announced that 15 colleges will remain closed after failing to meet the basic minimum requirements for establishment and operation. These 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
- Pan-Africa College of Health Science and Technology, Gombi
Governor Fintiri reaffirmed his administration’s commitment to ensuring that students receive quality training in line with national standards, stressing that health education plays a vital role in producing skilled manpower for the state’s healthcare system.
“Our goal is not to shut down learning opportunities but to guarantee that our institutions produce competent and qualified health professionals,” the governor stated. “We owe it to our citizens to ensure that every college bearing the name of health technology truly meets the standards that safeguard lives.”
He directed the Ministry of Health and Human Services to carry out a final comprehensive assessment of the institutions once they implement the required reforms, before granting approval for reopening.
The move has been widely hailed as a necessary step to restore credibility to the state’s health education sector and ensure that graduates from Adamawa’s colleges meet professional and ethical benchmarks demanded by the healthcare industry.
