Oyo State Approves ₦437.4 Million for University Nursing Programme Accreditation
FNA NEWS, 21st Of OCTOBER, 2026
Oyo State Government has approved ₦437.4 million to support the accreditation of the Nursing Programme at Abiola Ajimobi Technical University, as the institution approaches the final stage of the professional accreditation process.
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IBADAN, Nigeria, October 21, 2026 — The Oyo State Government has approved ₦437,446,398.58 for the accreditation requirements of the Nursing Programme at Abiola Ajimobi Technical University, in a move aimed at supporting the programme’s readiness for professional accreditation.
The approval was announced following a State Executive Council meeting, according to reports citing a statement by the state’s Commissioner for Information, Prince Dotun Oyelade.
The funding is intended to help the university meet the requirements for professional accreditation. The programme is reportedly in the final stage of the accreditation process, with the government warning that failure to meet the relevant deadline could put the investment already made in the initiative at risk.
More than ₦3 billion already invested in equipment
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The latest approval comes after the Oyo State Government reportedly spent more than ₦3 billion on equipment for the programme’s take-off.
According to Oyelade, the investment forms part of efforts to expand the university’s academic offerings beyond its traditional focus on science and technology and support its long-term financial sustainability.
The additional funding is expected to help address outstanding accreditation requirements as the institution works towards establishing its Nursing Programme.
However, the government’s financial commitment should not be interpreted as confirmation that the programme has received final professional accreditation. The available reports describe the process as being at its final stage but do not confirm that accreditation has been granted.
What the development means for nursing education
The planned expansion of university-based nursing education comes at a time when the quality, capacity and regulation of professional nursing education remain important to Nigeria’s healthcare system.
For a nursing programme to provide a recognised pathway into professional practice, it must satisfy the applicable regulatory and accreditation requirements. These processes help assess whether an institution has the facilities, equipment, teaching resources and other necessary provisions to deliver nursing education to the required standard.
For prospective nursing students, the distinction between a university establishing a programme and that programme receiving the required professional accreditation is particularly important.
The government’s latest approval is therefore a significant development in the programme’s preparation, but its ultimate value will depend on whether the institution meets the relevant requirements and secures the necessary accreditation.
Accreditation remains the key milestone
The ₦437.4 million allocation represents a further financial commitment to the university’s Nursing Programme. The earlier reported investment of more than ₦3 billion in equipment also indicates the scale of resources committed to its planned launch.
The next important milestone is confirmation that the programme has successfully completed the professional accreditation process.
As of the latest reports reviewed for this article, no official confirmation of final accreditation or an admission commencement date for the programme was identified.
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