•𝙘𝙤𝙢𝙢𝙞𝙨𝙨𝙞𝙤𝙣𝙨 𝙖 𝙣𝙚𝙬 𝙝𝙤𝙨𝙩𝙚𝙡 𝙥𝙧𝙤𝙟𝙚𝙘𝙩 𝙛𝙤𝙧 𝙨𝙩𝙪𝙙𝙚𝙣𝙩𝙨
By Salam Saheed
The Muslim Medical Foundation, Saki, has inaugurated a reappointed eight-member Governing Council for the College of Nursing Sciences, with the new administration charged with consolidating the institution’s growth and pursuing its transformation into a university college.
The inauguration ceremony, held on Sunday at the College Auditorium, Saki, also featured the commissioning of a female hostel project as part of efforts to expand the institution’s infrastructure and improve students’ welfare.
The new hostel facility is expected to provide improved accommodation for students while creating a more conducive environment for academic activities and learning.The development formed part of a broader institutional expansion programme aimed at positioning the College of Nursing Sciences for sustained growth and improved academic standards.
The re-appointed council, whose four-year tenure took effect from August 1, 2026, is chaired by Alhaji Ismail Adeyayo Yusuf, while Alhaji Abubakri O. Olayiwola serves as Secretary to the Council/Registrar.
Other members are Alhaja Kehinde O. Sanni, Provost/Member; Dr. Rahaman Adeleke; Mrs. Faizle B. Moshood-Fatai, Chief Nursing Officer/Member; Mr. Muhibullah Aderemi; Alhaji Ismail Ayandeleke, representatives of the National Medical Council of Nigeria; and Senator (Dr.) Yunus A. Akintunde.
The ceremony was attended by prominent Islamic scholars, community leaders, educationists and stakeholders, including the Chief Imam of Saki as Chief Guest of Honour; Alhaji Abdrasheed Adeniran (GASMA), Chairman of the occasion and Chief Executive Officer of Gasma Enterprise Ltd.; and Alhaja Sarat Bamimore as Chairperson.
Also in attendance were the Guest Speaker, Nasirudeen Muslim (Esquire); Alhaji Wahab Olohunero, Chairman, Supreme Council for Islamic Affairs; Alhaji (Dr.) Nurudeen Jeje Balogun, Chairman, Intervention Committee; and Mr. Mutiu Bamimore, among others. Some other dignitaries, including former board chairman Alhaji Chief R.A. Akande (Rtd.) and Chairman of the Muslim Community, Saki, Engineer Alhaji Y.J. Gbadamosi, were represented .
In his acceptance and inauguration speech, the council chairman, Muh’ni Ismail Adebayo Yusuf, expressed appreciation to the Muslim community and other stakeholders for the confidence reposed in the council.
Yusuf said the inauguration was not merely a ceremonial exercise but a renewed commitment to responsible leadership, accountability and the continued development of the institution.
Reviewing the council’s first tenure, which commenced in July 2023, he disclosed that student intake had risen from between 50 and 75 students per set to about 120–150 students per set.
He also highlighted accreditation by the National Board for Technical Education (NBTE) and the Nursing and Midwifery Council, alongside sponsorship of seminars, conferences and community postings as some of the achievements recorded during the tenure.
According to him, the council also invested significantly in the maintenance and development of the institution, including electricity, fuelling, cleaning, examinations, library and laboratory facilities, water supply and solar-powered borehole installations.
He put the expenditure on some of the maintenance and infrastructural interventions at ₦9.36 million, while also citing improvements to senate and other buildings, vehicle repairs, hostels, furniture, fittings, equipment such as bunk beds and security infrastructure.
Yusuf pledged that the reconstituted council would sustain the institution’s accelerated growth and work towards its transformation into a university college.
“We pledge to embrace transparency, probity and accountability in the management of the resources of the school,” he said.
He appealed to individuals and organisations of goodwill to support the institution, stressing that the college belonged to the community and should be collectively nurtured and protected.
In his welcome address, Alhaji Dr. (Chief) Abdulrasheed Adeniran (GASMA) described the reappointment of the council members as a demonstration of confidence in their leadership and previous contributions to the institution.
Adeniran said the rapid evolution of healthcare and nursing education required the council to pursue higher academic standards, modern infrastructure and ethical professional training.
He urged the council to prioritise academic and clinical excellence, infrastructure and technology, integrity and faith-based ethics, as well as sustainable growth.
He specifically called for continuous improvement in curriculum and practical training to ensure that graduates remain competitive nationally and internationally.
He also advocated stronger learning facilities, laboratories and digital resources, while urging the institution to produce nursing professionals who combine technical competence with empathy, selfless service and sound moral values.
The chairman of the occasion urged the management, academic staff and other stakeholders to give the council the necessary support and cooperation to achieve its objectives.
He reminded the reappointed council members that leadership was an “Amanah”, or trust, and prayed for wisdom and guidance for them to steer the institution to greater heights.
The Guest Speaker, Barrister Nasirudeen Muslim, called for greater unity among Muslims and stakeholders in advancing the development of the College of Nursing Sciences.
Muslim advocated the continuous upgrading of lecturers to higher academic qualifications, including doctoral degrees, improved staff welfare and the provision of the necessary tools and facilities required for accreditation.
He also called for the development of a world-class nursing school capable of producing graduates who can compete favourably on the global stage.
The event featured prayers, Qur’anic recitation, introduction of dignitaries, swearing-in of the reappointed council members, goodwill messages and other activities.