BY: NEWS DESK, MARCH 04, 2026/ 11:54PM

Borno State Governor, Prof. Babagana Umara Zulum, has appointed three women to chair the governing councils of the colleges of nursing sciences in Gwoza, Maiduguri, and Monguno.

This was announced in a statement issued on Wednesday by the governor's spokesman, Mal. Dauda Iliya.

Dr Mairo Mandara, chief adviser to the governor, will lead the Gwoza college, while Hajiya Hauwa Mustapha, a retired local government secretary and seasoned nurse, will chair the Maiduguri college.

Rukaiya Shettima Kamfut, a retired provost, will head the Monguno college.

The appointments are in line with the laws establishing the colleges, which require a governing council for each institution.

The councils will consist of a chairman and seven members, including statutory members and representatives from the community.

According to Iliya, Gov. Zulum approved the appointments based on the nominees' integrity, educational background, and commitment to community development.

The governing councils are expected to strengthen institutional governance and enhance the management of the colleges, improving healthcare manpower development in Borno State.

The appointed members are listed below:

  • College of Nursing Sciences, Gwoza: Dr Mairo Mandara (Chairman), Permanent Secretary Ministry of Health, Director Nursing Services, Provost, Shettima Abdulazeez, Kaka Ali, Mamman Wakili Walama, and Registrar (Secretary)
  • College of Nursing Sciences, Maiduguri: Hajiya Hauwa Mustapha (Chairman), Permanent Secretary Ministry of Health, Director Nursing Services, Provost, Loskuri Gana Grema, Shuwaram Lawan Kabu, Babagana Bulama, and Registrar (Secretary)
  • College of Nursing Sciences, Monguno: Rukaiya Shettima Kanfut (Chairman), Permanent Secretary Ministry of Health, Director Nursing Services, Provost, Mohammed Bukar Badiya, Musa Ahmadu, Adamu Abdu Balbaya, and Registrar (Secretary).