Governor Seyi Makinde of Oyo State has promised that his government will continue to support the improvement of nursing education in the state. Speaking during a meeting with the accreditation team from the Nursing and Midwifery Council of Nigeria, held at the Ministry of Justice in Ibadan, Makinde highlighted that education is a key part of the Omituntun 2.0 Sustainable Development Agenda. The governor said his administration is committed to improving the education sector, especially nursing, which is very important for healthcare.
The governor, who was represented by his Deputy, Bayo Lawal, pointed out that nursing is gaining more recognition worldwide. He stressed that it is important to invest in quality nursing education because nursing schools are where future nurses are trained. These nurses will go on to play an important role in the health sector. Makinde assured that his government is ready to provide more resources, better infrastructure, and manpower to improve nursing education in the state’s health-related schools.
Makinde also mentioned that the state is working on a new law to set up a College of Nursing Sciences with multiple campuses. This will give more students the opportunity to study nursing and help strengthen the healthcare sector in the state. His focus on education shows that his administration is working hard to improve the state’s healthcare system.
Farouk Abubarka, the Chief Registrar and CEO of the Nursing and Midwifery Council of Nigeria, praised Oyo State’s efforts to improve nursing education. He noted that Nigerian-trained nurses are some of the best in the world. The council’s team visited nursing schools in Ibadan, Kisi, and Oyo to check the available resources and make sure students are being trained properly. Abubarka stressed the need to maintain high standards in nursing education so that Nigeria continues to produce skilled nurses.
Several important government officials attended the event, including the Commissioner for Education, Science, and Technology, Salihu Adelabu; Attorney General and Commissioner for Justice, Biodun Aikomo; and Commissioner for Health, Oluwaserimi Ajetumobi. Also present were the Provosts of the College of Nursing Sciences, Gbonjubola Owolabi, and the College of Health Science and Technology, Oluyemisi Oyewo. Their attendance showed the strong commitment of the state government to improving nursing education.
Governor Makinde’s administration is taking big steps to ensure that nursing education in Oyo State is of high quality. This is part of a larger plan to make sure the state remains a leader in healthcare services in Nigeria.
