Association of Proprietors of Private Health Institutions in Katsina state have express concern over the closure of their tertiary Health Institutions in the state.
The Chairman of the association, Arc Kabir Ibrahim Kebram made this known in a statement issued to newsmen in Katsina, the state capital.
It stated that, the association formally expressed its deep concern regarding the ongoing closure of the health institutions across the state, as the association initially understood that, the intent behind this decision was to promote efficiency and improve governance in the health education sector.
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It added that, the Task Force that was inaugurated to implement the recommendations of the panel has faced significant delays, while they recognize the importance of thorough review and oversight, the process has taken far longer than anticipated, and the prolonged inaction is causing mounting concern.
According to the statement, over ten thousand students are now rooming on street as some become political thugs, night riders and migrated to other states seeking for what to do to survive.
The Task Force convened with all institutional proprietors at the Hassan Usman Katsina Polytechnic on August 5th 2015, where institutions provided detailed briefings on the progress they had made in implementing the panel’s recommendations.
Following this meeting, the Task Force proceeded with individual visits to the health tertiary institutions between August 25th and September 2nd 2025, hoping that, following these visits, the schools would be reopened and operations resume. However, it has now been 12 weeks since the visitation, and the institutions remain closed.
It also stated that, continued closure has not only severely disrupted the academic progress of students but has also led to significant financial losses for institutional proprietors who have made substantial investments in infrastructure, human resources, and accreditation processes.
They emphasize that, the institutions involved were fully compliant with all relevant regulatory guidelines, including holding at least one valid accreditation, as required by the state government, but the ongoing failure of the Task Force to acknowledge these compliance efforts raises important questions regarding the fairness and transparency of the decision-making process.
The Association respectfully urges the state government and the relevant authorities to provide clear communication regarding the reasons behind the prolonged closure and the expected timeline for reopening institutions and also ensure that future decisions take into account the significant investments made by private proprietors and the importance of maintaining the integrity of the educational process.
Also the Association remains committed to working collaboratively with government officials, regulatory bodies, and all stakeholders to find a resolution that safeguards the education of students sector.