Former governor of Kano State and leader of the Kwankwasiyya Movement, Senator Rabiu Musa Kwankwaso, has laid the foundation for the establishment of a medical university to upgrade the Nafisatu College of Nursing Sciences, Kwankwaso, in Madobi local government area .
The ceremony, held on Tuesday at the college, was part of the activities to mark the senator’s 69th birthday celebration.
At the event, Senator Kwankwaso described the initiative as a milestone in his lifelong commitment to expanding access to quality healthcare education, particularly for young women.
“Our school started in 2019, and today, over 400 students have graduated, while another 400 are currently enrolled.
“We are proud that this institution remains the first privately owned college of nursing and midwifery in the country, where all students are female. The results are excellent, giving us the confidence to take the next step — establishing a medical university,” he said.
Kwankwaso expressed appreciation to the Kano State Government for supporting the training of community midwives through the college, noting that the planned upgrade would further boost the health workforce and reduce the shortage of qualified medical personnel.
“I appeal to all stakeholders to support us in this noble effort. Our success will not only benefit this community or Kano State but will have a national and international impact,” he added.
In his remarks, Professor Saleh Ngaski Garba, Chairman of the College’s Governing Council, commended Senator Kwankwaso for his vision and humanitarian spirit, noting that the college has produced 416 nurses and midwives since its inception.
He said, “The establishment of this medical university will provide more opportunities for youths, especially from less privileged backgrounds, to acquire advanced training in nursing and other health disciplines.”
