Governor Yahaya Bello of Kogi State on Saturday reiterated the determination of his administration to continue to accord priority to the development of education in the state.
Bello who spoke in Saturday at the sixth combined graduation ceremony of the state-owned College of Nursing, Obangede, described education as the best asset that any government can bequeath to its citizens.
The Governor emphasised the crucial role of education in nation-building, urging graduands to focus on acquiring practical skills, not solely relying on academic qualifications.
Bello while congratulating the graduands commended the management of the institution for the remarkable progress and visible improvements in the school.
He recalled the challenging condition the institution faced when he assumed office in 2015, saying it was operating from a bungalow.
However, under his leadership, the school has witnessed substantial growth, including the construction of classrooms, hostels, laboratories, and faculty buildings.
Today, it stands as a fully accredited institution.
Earlier, the institution’s provost, Mrs. Hannah Abraham, highlighted the school’s achievements in the areas of academic excellence, physical infrastructure development, staff training, and welfare.
The Provost credited the governor for the improved rating of the institution and successes noting that these would not have been possible without the state government’s substantial investments in the institution under the leadership of Governor Yahaya Bello.
She noted that all courses at the institution had received full accreditation, making Kogi State College of Nursing and Midwifery in Obangede one of the most sought-after college in Nigeria.
Furthermore, the National Board for Technical Education (NBTE) granted approval for the Kogi State College of Nursing and Midwifery in Obangede to offer the Higher National Diploma (HND) program in Nursing, which is already underway.
To ensure the quality of incoming students, the admission process has since been through the Joint Admission Matriculation Board (JAMB), She said.
The Provost commended Bello for his substantial investments in education in the state, spanning from primary to tertiary levels.
A total 1,069 students took part in the convocation ceremony.
(vitalnewsngr.com)
