Ogun State Shuts Down College’s ‘Illegal’ Nursing Department

The Ogun State Ministry of Health and the Nursing and Midwifery Council of Nigeria (NMCN) have taken decisive action to shut down the Nursing Department of Harvarde College of Science Business and Management Studies in Abeokuta.

The department was sealed for operating without the necessary accreditation from the NMCN.

During the enforcement exercise, the Permanent Secretary of the Ogun State Ministry of Health, Dr. Kayode Oladehinde, stated that the private institution had been offering a degree program in Nursing Science without proper authorization for about six years.

This unauthorized program, he said, contributes to quackery in the nursing profession, posing a threat to public health.

Oladehinde, represented by the Acting Director of Nursing Services, Serifat Aminu, emphasized the importance of due diligence on the part of parents and candidates aspiring to pursue nursing or related programs.

He urged them to check the NMCN website for a list of accredited institutions, as the regulatory body updates the list annually.

A 300-level student, who wished to remain anonymous, expressed shock and disappointment at the lack of accreditation, lamenting the money her parents had spent on the program.

The Ogun State Government has promised to continue its efforts against quackery in both the education and practice of the nursing profession within the state.

It is a reminder for students and parents to be cautious and verify the accreditation of institutions before enrolling in any program.