Oyo Nursing College Explains Decision to Sell Midwifery Training Forms
Mrs. Owolabi emphasized that the sale of forms for midwifery training is aimed at increasing the number of skilled birth attendants in Nigeria, thereby contributing to the reduction of maternal mortality rates. She stated that the college is committed to fulfilling its mandate of training a competent health workforce for Nigeria's health sector.
AKACHI NOEL 
The Provost of Oyo State College of Nursing and Midwifery, Mrs. Gbonjubola Owolabi, has clarified the college's decision to sell forms for its basic midwifery training program instead of admitting students through the Joint Admissions and Matriculation Board (JAMB) admission process.
Mrs. Owolabi emphasized that the sale of forms for midwifery training is aimed at increasing the number of skilled birth attendants in Nigeria, thereby contributing to the reduction of maternal mortality rates. She stated that the college is committed to fulfilling its mandate of training a competent health workforce for Nigeria's health sector.
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Highlighting the significance of the midwifery training program, Mrs. Owolabi revealed that only 100 qualified candidates, including males, will be admitted for the three-year course. She noted that the college has been accepting male candidates interested in midwifery training for over a decade.
The Provost urged interested candidates to take advantage of the opportunity and apply for the program through the college's website. She emphasized that payments for the forms should only be made through the official school website and not through any individual, agent, or personal bank account.
Mrs. Owolabi underscored the importance of supporting initiatives aimed at reducing maternal mortality in Nigeria and expressed the college's commitment to providing quality education and training for healthcare professionals.
The decision to sell forms for midwifery training instead of relying solely on JAMB admission reflects the college's strategic approach to addressing healthcare challenges and improving maternal and child health outcomes in the country. Through this initiative, the college aims to equip a new generation of skilled birth attendants who will contribute to saving lives and promoting maternal health across Nigeria.
