LA recent report by a visitation panel in Katsina State has revealed that approximately 22 out of 31 private health training institutions in the state fell short of meeting the necessary operational standards.
The visitation panel, which was set up by Katsina State Governor, Dikko Radda, on October 25, 2024, submitted its findings on Wednesday, revealing the widespread non-compliance with regulatory and professional standards by the institutions.
The panel chairman and Commissioner for Lands and Physical Planning, Dr. Faisal Kaita, while presenting the report at Government House, Katsina, disclosed that several colleges were operating below acceptable standards.
“The majority of these private health training institutions are unfit to operate in the state due to non-compliance with both regulatory and professional requirements,” Kaita stated.
Receiving the report during the State Executive Council meeting, the governor commended the panel for its thorough assessment and reiterated his administration’s commitment to upholding quality in healthcare education.
“We must ensure that only qualified institutions are allowed to operate in Katsina State,” he said.
He also directed the immediate constitution of a White Paper Committee to guide the implementation of the panel’s recommendations.
Members of the evaluation panel included former Special Adviser on Higher Education, Dr. Muhammad Usman; a retired Permanent Secretary, Rabi’u Abdu Ruma; Director of Public Health at the Ministry of Health, Dr. Ma’awuya Aliu; Auditor General for Local Governments, Shu’aibu Aliyu; Pioneer Provost of the College of Health Sciences, Safiyanu Maikano Mani; and from OHOCSS, Abubakar Saminu who served as Secretary.