The Oyo State College of Nursing Sciences, Eleyele, Ibadan, has established four new Faculties designed to meet the growing demand for nursing education and actualise the collegiate status of the institution.
The inauguration, marked a significant step in nursing education at the institution, elevating former Departments of Nursing, Midwifery and Public Health within the College to standalone faculties of Medical Surgical; Maternal & Child Health; Public Health and Community Care, and Psychiatric and Mental Health.
The Provost of the College, Dr. Gbonjubola Owolabi, said this elevation, recognizes the college’s long-standing contributions to nursing education and the growing demand for its programs.
She asserted that the new framework in the college marks a significant milestone for the institution and the nursing profession in Nigeria.
Dr. Owolabi, therefore, urged the new deans of faculties to work assiduously towards the attainment of world-class products from the college.
She appreciated the Heads of Departments, who are now Deans of faculty, for their effectiveness and commitment to the progress of the college.
While commending the Governor Seyi Makinde-led administration, the Provost said the institution had initiated steps to commence degree programmes in collaboration with the Ladoke Akintola University of Technology, Ogbomoso
