Federal College of Nursing, Midwifery and Health Sciences Chibok (Establishment) Bill

What Is This Policy?

The Federal College of Nursing, Midwifery and Health Sciences Chibok (Establishment) Bill, 2025 is a legislative proposal to establish a dedicated federal institution for training nurses, midwives, and allied health sciences professionals in Chibok, Borno State, North-East Nigeria. The Bill seeks to create a federal college that will provide structured academic and clinical training programmes to produce qualified nursing and midwifery personnel to address the critical healthcare workforce deficit in the region and across Nigeria.

Who Does It Target?

Prospective students seeking professional nursing, midwifery, and health sciences qualifications in North-East Nigeria The Federal Ministry of Health and relevant regulatory agencies overseeing nursing and midwifery education Communities in Chibok and across Borno State requiring accessible, federally certified healthcare training institutions Healthcare sector stakeholders including hospitals, primary health centres, and medical NGOs requiring trained nursing personnel Residents and displaced persons in conflict-affected areas of the North-East who require improved access to healthcare services

What Does It Aim to Achieve?

Establish a federally funded college in Chibok, Borno State, dedicated to nursing, midwifery, and health sciences training Address the severe shortage of trained healthcare workers in the North-East geopolitical zone Provide structured academic programmes leading to nationally recognised qualifications in nursing, midwifery, and allied health sciences Support post-conflict reconstruction and development of human capital in the Chibok community and broader Borno State Contribute to Nigeria’s Universal Health Coverage (UHC) goals by expanding the supply of professional nursing and midwifery personnel.

Key Features

Federal Establishment: The institution will be established as a federally owned and funded college under the supervision of the Federal Ministry of Health, ensuring national standards and accreditation Location: Sited in Chibok, Borno State, a community of significant national significance, representing the Federal Government’s commitment to development in conflict-affected regions Scope of Training: The college will provide training and instruction in general nursing, midwifery, and other health sciences specialties as prescribed by relevant regulatory bodies Regulatory Compliance: Academic programmes will be structured in accordance with standards set by the Nursing and Midwifery Council of Nigeria (NMCN) and the National Board for Technical Education (NBTE) where applicable Governance Structure: The Bill is expected to provide for a governing council, management framework, academic board, and administrative structure consistent with comparable federal health training institutions

Current Status

Legislative Stage: First Reading, introduced on 19 November 2025 during the 10th National Assembly, Third Session (Order Paper No. 51) Sponsor: Hon. Ahmadu Usman Jaha the Bill was one of two health-sector establishment bills presented by the same sponsor on the same date (alongside HB. 2631, the Federal Medical Centres Act Amendment Bill) Next Steps: The Bill will proceed to Second Reading, debate on the floor of the House, referral to the relevant House Committee (Health Institutions), public hearing, Committee report, and then Third Reading before transmission to the Senate Context: The Bill aligns with ongoing federal legislative efforts to expand healthcare infrastructure and training capacity, particularly in underserved and post-conflict zones of Nigeria

How to Access

Prospective Students: Upon establishment, apply for admission through the Joint Admissions and Matriculation Board (JAMB) or direct entry processes as prescribed by the institution’s governing regulations Healthcare Employers: Engage the college’s management for graduate recruitment pipelines and clinical attachment programmes once operational Investors & Partners: Approach the Federal Ministry of Health or the Governing Council (once constituted) for partnership, endowment, or research collaboration opportunities Legislative Tracking: Track the Bill’s progress through the National Assembly via the House of Representatives official portal Contact: Federal Ministry of Health: health.gov.ng Nursing and Midwifery Council of Nigeria (NMCN): nmcn.gov.ng House of Representatives: nass.gov.ng

Important Terms

Federal College of Nursing and Midwifery: A federal government-owned tertiary health training institution providing diploma and degree-level programmes in nursing, midwifery, and allied health sciences NMCN: The Nursing and Midwifery Council of Nigeria — the statutory body responsible for regulating nursing and midwifery education and practice in Nigeria First Reading: The initial formal introduction of a Bill in the legislature; the Bill’s title is read, and it is ordered to be printed and circulated to members prior to substantive debate

Impact & Metrics

Nigeria faces a critical nursing workforce gap, WHO data indicates a deficit of over 400,000 nurses and midwives nationally; institutions like this directly address supply shortfalls Borno State and the North-East region have faced over a decade of conflict-related disruption to healthcare services and training infrastructure; this institution supports post-conflict rebuilding The Chibok community, globally known for the 2014 mass abduction of schoolgirls, will benefit symbolically and materially from a federal institution that invests in the education and empowerment of its residents Expanding federal health training institutions improves maternal and child health outcomes by increasing the availability of trained midwives in rural and underserved areas

Official Resources

Website: nass.gov.ng | health.gov.ng | nmcn.gov.ng Bill Reference: HB. 2632 — Federal College of Nursing, Midwifery and Health Sciences Chibok (Establishment) Bill, 2025 Contact: Federal Ministry of Health, Abuja | House of Representatives Committee on Health Institutions, National Assembly Complex, Abuja Summary prepared using the Policy Summary Template — Source: House of Representatives Order Paper No. 51, 19 November 2025; Federal Republic of Nigeria — March 2026

Legal Framework

Constitution of the Federal Republic of Nigeria 1999; National Health Act 2014; Nursing and Midwifery Council of Nigeria Act; National Board for Technical Education Act; Education (National Minimum Standards) Act