In order to prevent the collapse of the Taraba State College of Nursing and Midwifery in Jalingo, Governor Agbu Kefas has been urged by the National Coalition of NGOs and Civil Society Organizations in Nigeria (NCNCSON) to intervene in the leadership problem at the college.
If the problem is not resolved immediately, the coalition voiced concern that the school may lose its standing and international rating as a provider of high-quality nursing and midwifery education.
Fidelis Nashuka, the association’s state president, signed a press release in which the coalition urged Governor Kefas to step in and preserve the institution’s reputation.
The ongoing leadership issue at the College of Nursing and Midwifery, Jalingo, is something we would want to convey our profound worry about.
Under His Excellency, Dr. Agbu Kefas’s leadership, this institution—known for its groundbreaking contributions to nursing education and its infrastructure accomplishments—runs the risk of losing its reputation as a result of subpar management techniques.
Concerns regarding compliance with retirement procedures, appointment transparency, and regulatory standards set by the National Board for Technical Education (NBTE) and the Nursing and Midwifery Council of Nigeria (NMCN) are brought to light by the leadership issues at the college. These problems compromise the principles of quality, justice, and accountability that ought to direct the institution’s activities.
In order to overcome this dilemma, NCNCSON, an organization committed to upholding good governance, emphasizes the necessity of both short-term and long-term solutions.
Our recommendation is that the state government assist in a smooth and expeditious transfer to a team of experienced and capable executives.
“Make sure that all regulations and civil service rules pertaining to retirements and appointments are followed.”
For improved administrative control, reassign the institution to the Ministry of Tertiary Education, working with the Ministry of Health as a strategic partner.
Create open, merit-based hiring procedures for leadership roles in order to maintain impartiality and professionalism.
Give the governing council the authority to actively participate in succession planning and institutional administration in order to improve oversight.
The coalition suggested that in order to improve academic standards and institutional administration and to foster capacity building, the state government should fund leadership development initiatives.
The organization urged the Taraba State government and pertinent authorities to look into the matter and find a solution in order to restore the institution’s credibility and guarantee compliance with the governor’s policies for high learning standards.
Additionally, the coalition restated its dedication to working with the government and interested parties to advance accountability and sound governance for Taraba State’s educational system’s long-term growth.
