North‑West Nigerian States Commit to Shut Down Unlicensed Private Health Schools

Seven North‑West states announced a coordinated effort to close any private health training institution that fails to meet the full legal requirements. The pledge, delivered by the Chairman of the Northwestern States Commissioners of Health, targets schools that operate without proper accreditation or oversight. The initiative aims to protect public health by eliminating facilities that could produce inadequately trained medical personnel. States will enforce compliance through inspections and licensing checks, and any institution found non‑compliant will be shut down. The action follows growing concerns about quackery in the region’s health sector and reflects a broader push to raise standards across private medical education. By removing unlicensed schools, the states intend to ensure that graduates possess the competencies mandated by national health regulations and that patients receive care from qualified professionals.