By Rosemary Okoduwa
The University of Benin Teaching Hospital (UBTH) has inaugurated the Governing Council of its College of Nursing Sciences following the National Universities Commission (NUC) approval for the institution to run the Bachelor of Nursing Science (BNSc) programme in affiliation with the University of Benin (UNIBEN), effective from the 2026/2027 academic session.
The inauguration took place on Monday, August 24, 2026, at the Hospital’s Board Room, in line with the decision of the Hospital Management Committee to constitute a Governing Council for the College.
The Governing Council is chaired by the Provost of the College, Mrs. Abieyuwa Eweka. Members include the Chairman, Medical Advisory Committee (CMAC), Dr. Emmanuel Osaigbovo, Director of Nursing Services, Edo State Ministry of Health, Mr. Aliu Nurudeen Obogai, representative of the Ministry of Education, Mr. Peter Omionawele, representative of the Nursing and Midwifery Council of Nigeria, Dean, Faculty of Nursing, University of Benin, Prof. Fidelis Okafor and Head, Training Division, Ms. R. M. Eghobamien, while the Registrar of the College, Mrs. Esther N. Mordi, serves as Secretary.
Speaking at the ceremony, the Chief Medical Director, Prof. Idia Nibokun Ize-Iyamu, emphasized the importance of the Governing Council in providing strategic direction, effective oversight and quality assurance for the College, while ensuring that its academic and professional standards remain consistent with national and global best practices.
In her acceptance remarks, the Council Chairman, Mrs. Abieyuwa Eweka, expressed appreciation to Hospital Management for the confidence reposed in the Council and assured that it would work collaboratively with Management, UNIBEN, regulatory bodies and other stakeholders to provide purposeful leadership, uphold academic and professional standards, and position the College as a centre of excellence in nursing education. She described the BNSc approval as a significant opportunity to produce highly competent, ethical and compassionate nursing professionals and pledged the Council’s commitment to integrity, accountability and the continued growth of the College.
Present at the inauguration were members of the Hospital’s core management team, including the Director of Administration, Jim Uwadiae, Esq.,Deputy Chairman, Medical Advisory Committee (Clinicals), Dr. Philip Osho, Deputy Chairman, Medical Advisory Committee (Training and Monitoring), Dr. Anthony Atimati, Deputy Chairman, Medical Advisory Committee (Research and Ethics), Prof. Adebola Ehizele, Director of Nursing Services, Mrs. Grace Arheghan, Coordinator, Dental Services, Prof. Nneka Chukwuma-Oghomi and Head, Human Resources Department, Mrs. J. J. Oyakhilome.
The College of Nursing Sciences, UBTH, was recently granted NUC approval to run the BNSc programme in affiliation with UNIBEN from the 2026/2027 academic session. The admission process is currently ongoing, providing prospective students with the opportunity to pursue university level professional nursing education within UBTH’s academic and clinical environment. The inauguration further underscores Hospital Management’s commitment to capacity building and the development of a new generation of competent, compassionate and professionally grounded nurses who will contribute meaningfully to healthcare delivery in Nigeria and beyond.
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