28/09/2025
Elumelu’s Massive Efforts Pays Off, As School of Nursing Sciences Gets NBTE Accreditation ... Osiatuma Speaks, Explains Accreditation Process
The School of Nursing Sciences at the Federal Medical Centre, Asaba, Onicha-Uku, has achieved a significant milestone with the Nigerian Board for Technical Education (NBTE) granting programme commencement approval and full recognition of the institution's administration.
This accomplishment is a direct result of the tireless efforts and massive support of Rt. Hon. Ndudi Elumelu, the immediate past Minority Leader of the House of Representatives.
Dr. Azubuike Osiatuma, former Medical Director of the Federal Medical Centre, Asaba, in a chat with cshowcasenews.com, explained the process of the accreditation and expressed profound gratitude to Elumelu, saying, "Our message to Rt. Hon. Ndudi Elumelu is that of gratitude. He has shown that he has a large heart. He is somebody who truly loves our people."
Dr. Osiatuma highlighted Elumelu's instrumental role in the school's accreditation process, providing extensive support in terms of equipment, structures, and scholarships.
He explained that the accreditation allows the school to award National Diplomas in Nursing and Midwifery, as well as Higher National Diplomas in Post Basic Neonatal Nursing, saying that with this development, the school can now graduate students and participate in the Joint Admissions and Matriculation Board (JAMB) admission process.
Dr. Osiatuma praised Elumelu's ongoing efforts, saying, "Presently, Rt. Hon. Ndudi Elumelu is pushing for more hostels through the NDDC, and NDDC has just approved a 50-room, two-story building to be built in the school, all through the efforts of Rt. Hon. Ndudi Elumelu," He emphasized that Elumelu's support is not only massive but also crucial to the school's success.
The renowned medical practitioner affirmed that the school's achievement is a clear attestation of Elumelu's dedication to the development of Aniocha/Oshimili Federal Constituency, Delta North and Delta State as a whole and said that as the school moves forward, it is expected to produce highly skilled nursing professionals who can make a difference in the healthcare sector.
Dr. Osiatuma maintained by saying, "The school is not for Onicha-Uku alone, it is for the whole of the People of Aniocha Oshimili, Anioma and Delta State as a whole. "That's why we need to appreciate Rt. Hon. Ndudi Elumelu for the fact that what he did was not only for the people of Onicha-Uku, but for the whole of our people. When you appreciate him for what he has done, it propel him to do more for our people. His support is massive, and we really appreciate him so much."
He noted that the accreditation process involved meeting the requirements of the Nursing and Midwifery Council of Nigeria which they have gotten earlier when the School was open and now, the National Board for Technical Education approval and recognition.
According to him, to achieve this full accreditation, the school had to comply with various standards, including providing additional laboratories, demonstration equipment, hostels, and expanding the school's land area.
Dr. Osiatuma highlighted the efforts made to meet these requirements, including acquiring more land and constructing new facilities while emphasizing that the accreditation ensures the school meets international standards, enabling graduates to compete globally.
In his message to the people of Aniocha/Oshimili Federal Constituency, Anioma people, and Delta State, in general, Dr. Osiatuma expressed pride in the achievement, stating that the school is now a federal institution of the highest standard.
He encouraged the people to take advantage of the opportunities offered by the school, noting that the accreditation has harmonized the standard of the School to be at par with internationally accepted best practices where graduates can compete internationally.