Kaura Gwandu College of Nursing admits first 172 students

The Kaura Gwandu College of Nursing and Midwifery Science in Kebbi State has admitted its first 172 students. The institution expects its first batch of National Diploma and Higher National Diploma graduates in 2028.

Provost Dr. Muhammad Musa stated that the college aims to expand access to healthcare education and reduce admission pressure on the State College of Nursing Sciences in Birnin Kebbi. The college has already attracted students from various other Nigerian states, including Imo, Enugu, Niger, Ogun, and Kaduna.

To support academic standards, the college is equipped with qualified lecturers, laboratories, a library, and ICT facilities. The state government has also provided infrastructure such as staff quarters, hostels, and security arrangements.