The National Board for Technical Education has approved seven National Diploma programmes for the Kebbi State College of Health Sciences and Technology, marking what the institution described as a major academic breakthrough.
The newly accredited programmes are ND Public Health Technology, ND Environmental Health Technology, ND Community Health Technology, ND Health Information Management, ND Medical Laboratory Technology, ND Health Education and Promotion, as well as one additional approved course.
Chairman of the Governing Council, Alhaji Magaji Abdullahi, announced the development in Birnin Kebbi on Friday, describing it as an “unprecedented moment” in the history of the college.
According to him, the approval followed a successful resource verification and advisory visit by the NBTE in December 2025, clearing the institution to formally commence the programmes.
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“This is an unprecedented moment in the history of Kebbi State College of Health Sciences and Technology, Jega, as we proudly announce the approval to commence seven National Diploma programmes from the National Board for Technical Education,” Abdullahi said.
He attributed the milestone to the support of Kebbi State Governor, Nasir Idris, commending his administration for prioritising education and institutional development.
Abdullahi said the Governing Council worked to reposition the college for national recognition, ending what he described as the era of admitting students without assurance of graduating with recognised certificates.
“With this approval, our graduates can now advance through Direct Entry into B.Sc. programmes or proceed to Higher National Diploma studies. This is a new chapter for our students and the state,” he added.
He urged the institution to sustain the momentum by recruiting qualified staff, strengthening its organisational structure and maintaining required standards to secure future accreditations.
The council chairman described the development as a legacy achievement for the current administration and a boost to health manpower development in Kebbi State.