A committee established by the Katsina State Governor has discovered that only nine out of 31 private health training institutions in the state are meeting the necessary operational standards. The committee, formed on October 25, 2024, presented its findings, revealing widespread noncompliance with regulations and professional standards among the majority of the institutions.
During the submission of the report at the Government House in Katsina, the chairman of the committee and Commissioner for Lands and Physical Planning, Dr. Faisal Kaita, highlighted that numerous colleges were not up to par with the required standards. He emphasized that many of these private health training institutions were operating below the acceptable level due to noncompliance with regulations and professional standards.
Governor Radda, upon receiving the report at the State Executive Council meeting, praised the committee for its comprehensive evaluation and restated his administration’s dedication to maintaining high standards in healthcare education. He emphasized the importance of ensuring that only qualified institutions are permitted to operate in Katsina State.
In response to the report, the governor instructed the immediate establishment of a White Paper Committee to oversee the implementation of the committee’s recommendations. The evaluation panel comprised individuals such as a former Special Adviser on Higher Education, a retired Permanent Secretary, the Director of Public Health at the Ministry of Health, the Auditor General for Local Governments, the Pioneer Provost of the College of Health Sciences, and a Secretary from OHOCSS.