_Board commends infrastructure, staff strength, and Emirate’s support as College nears final approval for Community Health programme_
*MAFARA, Zamfara State* – Landmark College of Health Science and Technology, CHST, Mafara, has hosted a Technical Advisory Team from the Community Health Practitioners Registration Board of Nigeria, CHPRBN, for the final stage of accreditation of its Community Health training programme.
The delegation, led by Comrade Kabir Yahaya Ahmed, who is also President of the National Association of Community Health Practitioners of Nigeria, NACHPN, was in Mafara this week as part of CHPRBN’s quality assurance exercise.
The team paid a courtesy visit to the Galadiman Mafara, Alhaji Malami Abubakar Sibo, who received them on behalf of the Emir of Talata Mafara and pledged the Emirate’s continued support for the institution.
They later met with the College’s Governing Board chaired by Alhaji Lawal Umar Bungudu, Sarkin Bakin Bungudu. Board members present included Alhaji Yusuf Musa, Malam Abubakar Abdullahi, Malam Shiraihu Sani, and Malam Balarabe Ibrahim Sani.
Discussions with College Management, led by Acting Provost Malam Ridwanu Ibrahim, Deputy Provost Hajiya Fatima Musa, Registrar Malam Abubakar Yahaya, and Bursar Alhaji Yusuf Balarabe, focused on academic readiness, governance, staffing, and strategic plans for quality health education delivery.
The CHPRBN team inspected the College’s permanent site at Tsakuwa Area and its affiliated health facilities. The assessment covered administrative offices, lecture rooms, laboratories, libraries, clinics, personnel strength, and overall institutional preparedness.
At the end of the exercise, the Board commended the proprietor, Dr. Mikailu Barau, for investments in infrastructure, facilities, and human resources. It also acknowledged the support of the Governing Board, the Talata Mafara community, and College staff.
The delegation described Landmark CHST as “an ideal environment for learning” and expressed confidence in its capacity to train competent community health professionals. While noting a few areas for improvement to meet accreditation standards, the team said it was satisfied with the progress recorded.
Management said Landmark CHST remains committed to excellence in health sciences education and to producing ethical, skilled professionals to strengthen Nigeria’s healthcare system.
