The Nursing Council of Nigeria (NCN) has given Northwest University Sokoto (NWUS) a passmark for its preparedness to commence a Bachelor of Science (BSc) Nursing program. The NCN accreditation team, led by Registrar Dr. Faruk Abubakar, expressed their satisfaction with the university’s resources and commitment to establishing a robust nursing department.
During their visit, the NCN team was particularly impressed by the comprehensive training manuals, including a well-defined curriculum, vision, mission, and objectives for the program. Dr. Abubakar commended the university for adhering to the provisions outlined in its establishment law, which he noted explicitly included the creation of a nursing department.
In addition to the curriculum, the team was pleased with the availability of essential laboratories for nursing and midwifery practice. Dr. Abubakar emphasized that the primary objective of their visit was to ensure that NWUS maintains the highest standards in its nursing program, producing qualified and competent nurses and midwives.
Dr. Abubakar acknowledged the strong foundation of the university and commended Senator Dr. Aliyu Magatakarda Wamakko, the founder of NWUS, for his dedication to educational development. He also offered suggestions for improvement, aiming to support the university’s continued progress and development.
