Kebbi State Governor, Dr. Nasir Idris, has approved the appointment of Muhammad Musa as the pioneer Provost of the newly established Kauran Gwandu College of Midwifery Science, Ambursa, as part of efforts to boost healthcare training and enhance maternal health services in the state.
The approval was conveyed in a letter signed on Thursday by the Permanent Secretary of the Ministry of Higher Education, Dr. Suwaiba Salihu, and made available to journalists.
The letter stated that the appointment was based strictly on merit.
Congratulating Musa, Salihu urged him to live up to the expectations of the government and justify the confidence placed in him.
“I am pleased to inform you that His Excellency, the Executive Governor of Kebbi State, Comrade Dr Nasir Idris, has approved your appointment as Provost of Kauran Gwandu College of Midwifery Science, Ambursa,” the letter stated.
She further tasked the new provost to exhibit dedication, diligence and commitment in carrying out his responsibilities, stressing that the success of the institution would largely depend on strong leadership, especially at its early stage.
The creation of the College of Midwifery Science is part of the Idris administration’s wider strategy to expand access to quality healthcare education, address manpower shortages in the health sector and improve maternal and child health outcomes across Kebbi State.
The appointment takes immediate effect.
It’s was reports that Kebbi State has continued to face challenges in maternal and child healthcare delivery, particularly due to a shortage of trained midwives, especially in rural communities.
Data from the Federal Ministry of Health and the National Demographic and Health Survey indicate that Nigeria remains among countries with high maternal mortality ratios, with northern states disproportionately affected.
In response, the Kebbi State Government has since 2023 intensified investment in health infrastructure and manpower development, including the establishment of new health training institutions, recruitment of medical personnel and rehabilitation of primary healthcare centres.
The Kauran Gwandu College of Midwifery Science, Ambursa, is among specialised institutions established to strengthen the training of skilled midwives, expand access to maternal healthcare services and support the state’s alignment with national and global maternal health targets, including the Sustainable Development Goals on maternal and child health.
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