Closure of Health Institutions: Group Says 10,000 Katsina Students Affected

•Demands immediate reopening of affected institutions

Francis Sardauna in Katsina

A pro-democracy group, Struggle for Good Governance (SGG), has revealed that 10,000 students have been affected by the closure of some private health training institutions in Katsina State.

The SGG Chairman, Habibu Ruma, who disclosed this while briefing some journalists in Katsina, demanded the immediate reopening of the affected health institutions.

Katsina State Government, had in May, 2025, shutdown 22 private health training institutions across the state after screening 31, citing lack of accreditation, poor facilities and failure to meet minimum operational and professional standards as reasons.

But Ruma, during the media chat, said the prolonged shutdown has disrupted health education in the state and placed the academic future of “over 10,000 students in jeopardy.”

He explained that most of the affected students are orphans and vulnerable youths studying on “full scholarships” hence the need for the state government to reconsider its decision.

He stressed the affected private health training institutions were “duly approved and licenced” by relevant government authorities before the commencement of their academic activities.

Ruma urged the Governor Dikko Umaru Radda-led government to reopen all the qualified private health institutions and issue clear and written guidance to those that required corrective measures.

He appealed to Radda to ensure transparency, fair and conflict-free evaluation of all institutions and review the rationalization of key public health programmes in the state.

“Your Excellency’s timely intervention will restore public confidence, safeguard the future of thousands of students and strengthen the health education system of Katsina State.

“If this matter is not urgently addressed, we will be left with no option but to pursue all lawful and constitutional means to defend the rights of students and safeguard public interest”, he added.