DAVID UMAHI FEDERAL UNIVERSITY TEACHING HOSPITAL (DUFUTH) RECEIVES NMCN APPROVAL TO ESTABLISH COLLEGE OF NURSING SCIENCES

The Management of David Umahi Federal University Teaching Hospital (DUFUTH), Uburu, Ebonyi State, has announced that it has received provisional approval from the Nursing and Midwifery Council of Nigeria (NMCN) to establish its College of Nursing Sciences.

The approval was granted by the Governing Board of the Council at its 63rd General Meeting, marking an important development in the hospital’s efforts to expand nursing education and professional healthcare training.

According to a letter signed by the Registrar/Chief Executive Officer of the Nursing and Midwifery Council of Nigeria, Ndagi Alhassan, the hospital has been granted provisional accreditation with an initial admission quota of 50 students.

The approval takes effect from October 2026.

DUFUTH College of Nursing Sciences Receives Provisional Accreditation

The provisional accreditation granted to David Umahi Federal University Teaching Hospital is for an initial period of two years.

At the end of this period, the Nursing and Midwifery Council of Nigeria will reassess the College to determine its eligibility for full accreditation.

The approval provides the hospital with the opportunity to commence the establishment and operation of its College of Nursing Sciences, subject to the Council’s regulatory requirements.

DUFUTH College of Nursing Sciences Admission Quota

According to the approval letter, the College of Nursing Sciences has been given an initial admission quota of 50 students.

The key details of the approval are summarised below:

Management Reacts to NMCN Approval

The Management of DUFUTH described the approval as a reflection of the Nursing and Midwifery Council of Nigeria’s confidence in the hospital’s infrastructure, human resources and commitment to maintaining the required standards in nursing education.

The establishment of the College is also part of the hospital’s broader expansion plans under the leadership of its Chief Medical Director, Professor Chihurumnanya Alo.

According to the Management, the initiative is aimed at repositioning the hospital as a centre for professional training, research and quality healthcare delivery.

When Will DUFUTH College of Nursing Sciences Admission Begin?

Although the Nursing and Midwifery Council of Nigeria has granted provisional accreditation for the establishment of the College, the hospital has not yet announced the commencement of admission applications.

The Management stated that admission processes into the College of Nursing Sciences will be announced in due course.

Prospective applicants interested in studying at the institution are therefore advised to monitor official announcements from David Umahi Federal University Teaching Hospital for updates on:

• Admission commencement date.
• Available nursing programme.
• Admission requirements.
• Application procedures.
• Application fees.
• Screening arrangements and deadlines.

Candidates should avoid making payments or relying on unofficial admission announcements until the hospital releases its formal application guidelines.

What the Approval Means for Prospective Nursing Students

The approval represents a new opportunity for the expansion of nursing education in Ebonyi State.

With an initial admission quota of 50 students, the College of Nursing Sciences is expected to contribute to the training of future nursing professionals.

However, prospective students should understand that the approval is currently provisional and that the College will undergo reassessment after its initial two-year accreditation period.

The specific programme structure and admission requirements have not yet been announced.

Conclusion

David Umahi Federal University Teaching Hospital, Uburu, Ebonyi State, has received provisional accreditation from the Nursing and Midwifery Council of Nigeria to establish its College of Nursing Sciences.

The approval, effective from October 2026, comes with an initial admission quota of 50 students and a two-year provisional accreditation period.

Although admission applications have not yet commenced, the hospital has assured the public that details of the admission process will be announced in due course.

Prospective applicants are advised to stay updated through the hospital’s official communication channels for further information.