Felix Ikem, Nsukka
The Enugu State Government says arrangements have been concluded to upgrade the School of Public Health Nursing/Health Technology Nsukka to a College of Health Technology and Nursing Services.
Governor Ifeanyi Ugwuanyi who disclosed this in Nsukka on Saturday during the matriculation of 125 students for 2019 academic session, expressed satisfaction with the performance of the school since it was established in 1977.
“The state government is happy with the performance and achievement of the school and has concluded arrangements to upgrade the school. It will be known as College of Health Technology and Nursing Services Nsukka.
“When the school becomes a college, thousands of candidates from different states of the federation will seek admissions into the college,” he said.
Ugwuanyi, who was represented by the Permanent Secretary in the Ministry of Health in the state, Dr Ifeanyi Agujiobi, commended the principal of the school, Mrs Uchenna Eze, on the recent approval by West African Examination Board for the school to start running environmental health programme.
“The state government is happy with you and your management for this great achievement,” he said.
The governor advised the matriculating students to shun immorality, social vices, exam malpractice and cult-related activities.