Mr Daniel Listick (LP, Langtang North Central) has submitted a bill at the Plateau State House proposing the establishment of a College of Nursing in Langtang.
Listick, on Tuesday during plenary, said the bill sought to provide a conducive environment for scientific research and publication of findings in health and related areas as well as liaising with relevant establishments within and outside Nigeria in pursuance of her goals.
The lawmaker further said the college would consist of the School of Nursing and Midwifery, School of Medical Laboratory Science, School of Community Health, School of Environmental Health, and School of Health Information Management/Biostatistics.
He further said the college would also have the School of Pharmacy Technician, School of Imaging Science and such other schools as may from time to time be determined and established by the Governing Council of the college.
According to him, the objective of the bill was to provide courses of instruction, training and other facilities in nursing, health sciences and technology, leading to the award of degrees, diplomas (HND and ND) and other certifications .
He further said the bill’s objective was also to promote research and innovation in nursing, health sciences and technology, with the focus on addressing the health needs of Plateau State and the country at large.
“This would provide healthcare services and health education, contribute to scientific research, and create an atmosphere conducive for the publication of textbooks, reading materials and innovations.” He said.
He said the proposed college would be governed by a governing council, which would be responsible for policy formulation, appointments, promotion, and financial management .
The lawmaker said the funds of the proposed college would be provided by the government through an annual subvention to the college, while students would pay tuition fees, which would be determined by the governing council.
Listick said the bill, if passed and assented to, would help in the establishment of the Tim Tali College of Nursing, Health Sciences, and Technology that would be a world-class institution, providing high-quality education and training in nursing, health sciences, and technology.
He said the college would contribute to the development of the state and the country by providing skilled manpower and conducting research and innovation in healthcare and technology.