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The Kogi State College of Nursing and Midwifery, on Saturday graduated 1,069 students at the 6th combined convocation ceremony held at the school in Obangede, Okehi Local Government Area of the state.<\/p>\n
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The Provost of the college, Mrs. Hannah Abraham, highlighted the school’s achievements, encompassing academic excellence, physical infrastructure development, staff training, and welfare. Onogwu Muhammed reports.<\/p>\n
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She noted that all courses at the institution had received accreditation, making Kogi State College of Nursing and Midwifery in Obangede a sought-after nursing school in Nigeria.<\/p>\n
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Furthermore, the National Board for Technical Education (NBTE) granted approval for the Kogi State College of Nursing and Midwifery in Obangede to offer the Higher National Diploma (HND) program in Nursing, which is already underway.<\/p>\n
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To ensure the quality of incoming students, the admission process has since been through the Joint Admission Matriculation Board (JAMB).<\/p>\n
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She highlighted the resolution of the longstanding challenge of hostel accommodation, with renovations to existing structures and the construction of new ones.<\/p>\n
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She commended Governor Bello for his substantial investments in education, spanning from primary to tertiary levels.<\/p>\n
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At the ceremony, Governor Yahaya Bello restated his administration’s commitment to the development of education in Kogi State.<\/p>\n
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He said this just as the Provost of the college, Mrs. Hannah Abraham, credited the governor for the improved rating of the institution and successes recorded, including academic excellence, noting that these would not have been possible without the state government’s substantial investments in the institution under the leadership of Governor Yahaya Bello.<\/p>\n
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While congratulating the graduating students, the Governor emphasised the crucial role of education in nation-building and urged them to focus on acquiring practical skills, not solely relying on academic qualifications.<\/p>\n
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