KADUNA GOVERNMENT SEALS 20 ILLEGAL HEALTH COLLEGES, PRIVATE HOSPITALS

January 9, 2026

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BY: ELIZABETH ADEWALE
The Kaduna State Government on Friday sealed 20 illegal Colleges of Health Sciences and private hospitals across the state.

State Commissioner for Health, Umma Kaltum-Ahmed, said the action is part of ongoing efforts to ensure private health institutions comply with established rules and regulations.

She explained that the exercise was aimed at ensuring the proper training of healthcare workers in the state and safeguarding public health.

The affected institutions are situated in Chikun, Igabi, Kaduna North, and Kaduna South local government areas.

Kaltum-Ahmed stated that the exercise was carried out to enforce guidelines for private health institutions and to prevent unaccredited facilities from misleading the public under the guise of healthcare training.

She emphasized that the action was necessary to halt the illegal production of unqualified health workers, a practice that poses serious risks to public safety.

The commissioner urged members of the public to seek admission only in approved and accredited institutions to avoid wasting time and resources on unrecognised certificates.

She also commended Governor Uba Sani for his leadership and support in repositioning the state’s health sector to meet required standards and ensure quality healthcare delivery in Kaduna.