The Adamawa State Government has issued new directives governing the operation of private Colleges of Health Technology across the state, as part of efforts to ensure quality healthcare education and professional standards in the sector.

Governor Ahmadu Umaru Fintiri has approved the reopening of Sa’adatu College of Health Technology, Mubi, following a comprehensive review by the Committee on the Establishment of Private Colleges of Health Technology.

In the same directive, eight other colleges have been granted a 6–12 month deadline to upgrade their infrastructure, staffing, and accreditation status before they can resume operations. These include:

1. Savannah College of Health Science and Technology, Yola
2. Central College of Health Science and Technology, Yola
3. School of Health Technology, Jimeta
4. NAFAN College of Health Science and Technology, Jimeta
5. School of Health Technology, Mayo Belwa
6. Humanity College of Health Science and Technology, Hong
7. Abubakar Isa Ahmadu College of Health Science and Technology, Mubi
8. EYN Brethren College of Health Technology, Garkida

However, 15 institutions that failed to meet the basic minimum standards for establishment and operation will remain closed until further notice. They include:

1. Fat-Hur Rahman College of Health Science and Technology, Yola
2. College of Health Technology, Yola (Al-Mashkur International Academy)
3. KSOHT School of Health and Technology, Yola
4. Bell Dome College of Health Science and Technology, Wauru Jabbe
5. Guyuk College of Health Science and Technology, Guyuk
6. College of Health Technology, Daura Shelleng
7. College of Administration and Human Resource Management, Bambam Gombe State Numan Campus
8. City Gate College of Health Science and Technology, Demsa
9. Dr. Umar Adamu Sanda Sugu College of Health Science and Technology, Ganye
10. School of Health Technology, Jada
11. Tikos and Kings College of Science and Technology, Michika
12. Royal Intellect College of Sciences and Technology, Michika
13. Professor Jibril Aminu College of Health Science and Technology, Song
14. Luther College of Health and Remedial Science, Numan
15. Pan-Africa College of Health Science and Technology, Gombi

Governor Fintiri emphasized that the state remains committed to strengthening the health education system to produce competent healthcare professionals capable of delivering quality services.

He urged all affected institutions to comply with the committee’s recommendations and work towards meeting the required standards. The governor also directed the Ministry of Health and Human Services to conduct a final verification exercise before any of the affected colleges are allowed to reopen.

According to him, these measures are aimed at safeguarding the integrity of health education and ensuring that students receive training in line with national and professional benchmarks.