By Zaharaddeen Ishaq Abubakar | KatsinaTimes March 24, 2026
The Katsina State Commissioner for Health, Musa Adamu Funtua, has formally inaugurated members of the State Nursing and Midwifery Council Committee, describing the development as a long-overdue step toward strengthening healthcare delivery in the state.
Speaking during the inauguration at his conference office on Tuesday, Funtua emphasized teamwork, discipline, and adherence to professional ethics as critical to improving service delivery across the health sector.
“This is about implementation, teamwork, discipline, and quality service. We must operate within clear rules of engagement and uphold professional ethics to achieve meaningful progress,” he said.
The commissioner stressed that effective collaboration among stakeholders—including government agencies, development partners, civil society organisations, and security institutions—remains essential to achieving sustainable health outcomes.
He noted the vital role of nurses and midwives, describing them as a “critical pillar” in healthcare management, particularly in workforce delivery.
“You remain a very important component of the health system. Your services are required daily, and your contribution is central to improving the wellbeing of our people,” Funtua added.
Funtua also highlighted the importance of capacity building, noting that only a qualified and disciplined workforce can deliver quality healthcare services. He reiterated government commitment to providing an enabling environment, backed by funding and clear policy direction.
According to him, the state government has demonstrated its commitment through improved budgetary allocations and implementation performance in the health sector.
“The government is on the right track and ready to provide quality services and justify public spending for the benefit of citizens,” he said.
He further assured stakeholders of an open-door policy, encouraging dialogue, collaboration, and continuous engagement to strengthen the system.
Earlier, an overview of the committee was presented by Mohammed Nuraddeen Umar, who explained that the State Nursing and Midwifery Council Committee is a statutory body established under the Nursing and Midwifery Registration Act.
He said the committee is responsible for regulating nursing education and practice, ensuring standards, conducting inspections, and addressing professional misconduct.
Umar disclosed that the committee had previously been inactive due to funding challenges and structural issues but has now been revitalised with a budgetary provision of over ₦147 million approved by Governor Dikko Umaru Radda.
He described the funding as a historic intervention aimed at restoring efficiency and excellence in nursing training and practice in the state.
The committee comprises representatives from the Ministry of Health, Hospital Services Management Board, training institutions, federal health facilities, local government areas, private sector, civil society, and security agencies.
Its functions include accreditation of training institutions, monitoring professional standards, maintaining records of trained nurses, investigating malpractice, and facilitating continuous professional development.
The committee is expected to meet quarterly and submit reports to support policy implementation and health sector planning.
The inauguration marks a significant step in Katsina State’s efforts to reform its healthcare system and improve service delivery through strengthened institutional frameworks.
