The Executive Governor of Adamawa State, Rt. Hon. Ahmadu Umaru Fintiri, CON, has approved the reopening of Sa’adatu College of Health Technology, Mubi, following a review by the Committee on the Establishment of Private Colleges of Health Technology.
The directive comes as part of the state government’s ongoing efforts to sanitize and strengthen the operations of private health institutions across Adamawa, ensuring compliance with professional standards and quality assurance in healthcare education.
In the review outcome, eight other colleges were granted a 6–12 month compliance deadline to upgrade their infrastructure, staffing, and accreditation status before being cleared to reopen. These include:
- Savannah College of Health Science and Technology, Yola
- Central College of Health Science and Technology, Yola
- School of Health Technology, Jimeta
- NAFAN College of Health Science and Technology, Jimeta
- School of Health Technology, Mayo Belwa
- Humanity College of Health Science and Technology, Hong
- Abubakar Isa Ahmadu College of Health Science and Technology, Mubi
- EYN Brethren College of Health Technology, Garkida
However, 15 institutions that failed to meet the minimum establishment standards will remain closed until further notice. The affected colleges include:
- Fat-Hur Rahman College of Health Science and Technology, Yola
- College of Health Technology, Yola (Al-Mashkur International Academy)
- KSOHT School of Health and Technology, Yola
- Bell Dome College of Health Science and Technology, Wauru Jabbe
- Guyuk College of Health Science and Technology, Guyuk
- College of Health Technology, Daura Shelleng
- College of Administration and Human Resource Management, Bambam Gombe State (Numan Campus)
- City Gate College of Health Science and Technology, Demsa
- Dr. Umar Adamu Sanda Sugu College of Health Science and Technology, Ganye
- School of Health Technology, Jada
- Tikos and Kings College of Science and Technology, Michika
- Royal Intellect College of Sciences and Technology, Michika
- Professor Jibril Aminu College of Health Science and Technology, Song
- Luther College of Health and Remedial Science, Numan
- Pan-Africa College of Health Science and Technology, Gombi
The Executive Governor directed all affected institutions to comply fully with the recommendations issued by the Committee and the Ministry of Health and Human Services, emphasizing that the government will not compromise on quality standards in healthcare training.
Rt. Hon. Ahmadu Umaru Fintiri stressed that institutions that fail to meet the stipulated benchmarks within the grace period will face permanent closure, noting that quality healthcare delivery begins with properly trained professionals.
The Executive Governor also instructed the Ministry of Health and Human Services to carry out a final comprehensive assessment before any of the suspended colleges are allowed to reopen.
According to the Chief Press Secretary to the Governor, Mr. Humwashi Wonosikou, the directive reflects the Fintiri administration’s commitment to strengthening the healthcare system through credible education, regulation, and professional discipline.
Date: 20th October, 2025