-DG, Alaafin Welcome Inspection Team
The National Board for Technical Education (NBTE) has inspected the Oyo State College of Nursing and Midwifery Campuses in Kishi and Oyo as part of the procedures to give approval for the commencement of National Diploma (ND) programmes at the two institutions.
The inspection was carried out over the weekend by the NBTE delegation, led by the Director of the New TVET Institutions Registration Department, Dr. Fatimo Kabir Umar.
The NBTE delegation was received in Kishi and Oyo town by the Deputy Governor of Oyo State, Barrister Bayo Lawal, and the Alaafin of Oyo, His Imperial Majesty, Oba Akeem Owoade, respectively ahead of the inspection exercise.
Present at the visits were the wife of the Deputy Governor of Oyo State, Chief (Mrs.) Ajibola Lawal;the wife of Alaafin, Ayaba Abiwunmi Owoade; Commissioner for Investment, Trade , Cooperative and Industry, Oyo state, Prof Salihu Adelabu and a host of others.
Speaking during the exercise, NBTE team lead , Dr. Umar expressed delight in the operations of the institutions, noting that the assessment became necessary to determine the readiness of the Campuses for the commencement of the National Diploma (ND) programmes.
She explained that the inspection visit was aimed at assessing the availability and adequacy of both human and material resources put in place by the institutions for the proposed programmes.
In his remarks, the deputy governor, Oyo state, Barrister Bayo Lawal, described the Kishi nursing school campus as one of his pet projects, which he had personally nurtured over time, stressing that he was deeply passionate about its progress and development.
He appealed to the NBTE to grant the necessary approval for the commencement of National Diploma (ND) programmes at the two campuses to enable them to operate effectively and fulfil their mandate of providing quality nursing education.
The Deputy Governor emphasised the importance of accreditation to the smooth operation of the institutions, noting that the approval would strengthen nursing education and enhance the training of healthcare professionals in the state.
He further reaffirmed the state government’s commitment to supporting the development of the campuses and ensuring that they meet all necessary requirements for accreditation.
Giving his royal blessings, the Alaafin of Oyo, His Imperial Majesty, Oba Akeem Owoade, appreciated the NBTE delegation for its visit to Oyo town, and pledged his continued support for the development of the college.
He expressed his strong commitment to advancing the health sector in the ancient town, assuring that the college would receive the necessary support to attain greater heights.
Earlier, the Provost of the College, Dr. Gbonjubola Owolabi, explained that the campuses had put the necessary facilities and requirements in place to secure approval for the commencement of the National Diploma (ND) programmes.
She said the campuses were adequately prepared to commence the programmes, having made provisions for the required human resources and learning materials to support effective teaching and learning.
