DAVID UMAHI FEDERAL UNIVERSITY TEACHING HOSPITAL RECEIVES APPROVAL FOR COLLEGE OF NURSING SCIENCES

David Umahi Federal University Teaching Hospital (DUFUTH), Uburu, Ebonyi State, has received provisional accreditation from the Nursing and Midwifery Council of Nigeria (NMCN) to establish its College of Nursing Sciences.

The approval followed a decision by the Council’s Governing Board at its 63rd General Meeting. According to a letter signed by the Registrar and Chief Executive Officer, Ndagi Alhassan, the college has been granted an initial admission quota of 50 students, effective from October 2026.

ACCREDITATION AND ADMISSION

The provisional accreditation will last for two years, after which the Council will reassess the college for full accreditation.

The approval recognises the hospital’s infrastructure, human resources and commitment to meeting the required standards for nursing education.

ADMISSION DETAILS

The establishment of the college forms part of DUFUTH’s expansion plans under the leadership of its Chief Medical Director, Prof. Chihurumnanya Alo.

The institution aims to strengthen nursing education, research and healthcare delivery through the new college.

However, the admission process and application details have not yet been announced. Interested candidates are advised to await official updates from the hospital.

The hospital management expressed appreciation to the NMCN for the approval and reaffirmed its commitment to regulatory compliance and the training of competent nursing professionals.