The Katsina State Government has ordered the closure of 22 private health training institutions that failed to meet the required academic and professional standards set for health education in the state.
The announcement was made by the Special Adviser to the Governor on Tertiary Health Institutions, Hon. Umar Mammada, during a press briefing on Thursday.
The decision follows the recommendations of a visitation panel set up by the government to evaluate the operations of private health colleges in the state.
“I am concerned about the growing number of private health training colleges in Katsina. Unfortunately, many of these institutions fall short of the minimum standards needed for quality healthcare training,” Hon. Mammada said.
He explained that the panel, which was inaugurated on October 25, 2024, assessed a total of 31 private institutions across the state. The findings showed that only nine met the required academic, infrastructural, and professional criteria.
“The remaining 22 institutions have been shut down and will remain closed until they fully comply with regulatory guidelines,” he added
According to Hon. Mammada, the move is part of the state government’s broader effort to ensure that only properly accredited and professionally equipped health institutions operate in Katsina.
He stressed that the government remains committed to improving the quality of healthcare delivery by enforcing strict standards in the training of health professionals.