A new era has dawned in Ebonyi State and the Southeast Nigeria, as the Alex Ekwueme Federal University Teaching Hospital Abakaliki (AEFUTHA), Ebonyi State proudly announces that the Nursing and Midwifery Council of Nigeria (NMCN) has officially granted accreditation to its College of Nursing Sciences for specialized training in nursing education.

During the 17th Annual Nephrology Nurses Conference held at the National Hospital Abuja, the Secretary General/Registrar of NMCN, Dr. Faruk Umar Abubakar revealed the approval for the School of Post-Basic Nephrology at AEFUTHA, making it one of only a few centres nationwide to offer this advanced and elite training. IN ADDITION The NMCN also approved post basic training in Accident and Emergency, Critical Care(ICU) making AEFUTHA a Centre for Post-Basic Nursing in:
Accident and Emergency Nursing
Nephrology Nursing
Critical Care (ICU) Nursing

This prestigious accreditation, in accordance with Section 14 (Subsections 1 & 2) of the Act 143, Laws of the Federation of Nigeria (2004), represents a significant advancement in nursing education in Ebonyi State, positioning the Southeast as a growing hub for specialized healthcare training. It is also a major boost to the Honourable Minister of Health and Social Welfare, Prof. Muhammad Ali Pate’s agenda of enhancing specialized healthcare services nationwide.

Under the exceptional leadership of Prof. Robinson Chukwudi Onoh, Chief Medical Director of AEFUTHA, the hospital continues to lead transformative healthcare initiatives. His unwavering commitment and dedication to the hosting of the different scoping visit teams, verification, and accreditation teams proved a formidable support in the course of the journey. His consistent push for excellence in healthcare education and service delivery has ensured AEFUTHA's inclusion among the elite centres advancing specialized nursing education in Nigeria.

Effective November 2024, admission forms will be on sale, and the college will commence the following specialized programs with student intakes in the accredited Post-Basic subspecialties.

This development not only strengthens AEFUTHA’s commitment to delivering world-class healthcare services but offers unique opportunity for aspiring nurses to receive world-class training in critical and specialized care, providing essential skills that will meet the growing demand for specialized healthcare across the country.

Congratulations to the management and the entire hospital community as AEFUTHA continues to raise the bar in healthcare education and practice!

For further inquiries, please contact the Office of the Provost, College of Nursing Sciences, AEFUTHA.

Signed:

Udeze, Ezinwa Kelvinerice
Head, Corporate Communication
For: Chief Medical Director