By Newspot Nigeria Metro News Desk
The Oyo State Government has approved the distribution of appointment letters to 116 newly engaged staff at the Oyo State College of Nursing and Midwifery, Eleyele, Ibadan, in a major push to fill academic and administrative vacancies at the institution.
This was disclosed by the Provost of the College, Dr. Gbonjubola Owolabi, during a ceremony held on Thursday to commemorate a donation of furniture by the 1976–1979 alumni set, popularly known as Set X.
According to Dr. Owolabi, the approved staff appointments cut across several key cadres, including Legal Advisers, Senior Lecturers, Sickbay Nurses, General Nursing Studies (GNS) Lecturers, and Administrative Officers. Other roles approved include Higher Executive Officers, Store Officers, Assistant Executive Officers, Computer Analysts, Technical Officers, Motor Drivers, Craftsmen, and Clerical Officers.
In addition, the state government has confirmed the substantive appointments of four principal officers: the Registrar, Librarian, Bursar, and Director of Works—further stabilizing the leadership of the college.
Dr. Owolabi lauded Governor Seyi Makinde for his consistent and visible support, noting that the recent donation by the alumni and growing student numbers made the timing of the appointments critical to meeting academic needs.
She also revealed that the college had recently secured full accreditation from the Nursing and Midwifery Council of Nigeria for its core programs following a successful evaluation in September/October 2024.
Highlighting the institution’s digital transformation, Dr. Owolabi pointed to the launch of an online student clearance platform, which eliminates the need for students to be physically present for clearance procedures.
Speaking on behalf of Set X, Elder Emmanuel Kunle Oladejo praised the College’s achievements and urged the Provost and management team to begin working towards transforming the institution into a degree-awarding college. He also encouraged students to strive for academic and professional excellence.
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Oyo Govt Issues Appointment Letters To 116 Staff of Oyo College of Nursing
…Confirms Substantive Roles of Principal Officers
…as Set X Donates Furniture for Students
The Oyo State Government has approved the issuance of appointment letters to 116 key staff members across various cadres, to address critical academic vacancies at the Oyo State College of Nursing and Midwifery, Eleyele, Ibadan.
It also approved substantive positions for four principal officers, including the Registrar, Librarian, Bursar, and the Director Works.
The developments were disclosed by the Provost, Oyo State College of Nursing, Dr. Gbonjubola Owolabi on Thursday during a donation of furniture by the 1976-79 set of the College.
The approved cadres, according to the Provost, include Legal Advisers, Senior Lecturers, Sickbay Nurses, GNS Lecturers, Administrative officers.
Others are: Higher Executive officers, Higher store officers, Assistant Executive officers, Computer Analysts, Higher Technical Officers, Motor Drivers, Craftsmen, and Clerical officers.
Owolabi highlighted Governor Seyi Makinde’s unwavering support for the College in all ramifications, adding that the furniture will go a long way, as the college has increased in number.
She also announced that the college received full accreditation from the Nursing and Midwifery Council of Nigeria for key programmes, following the September/October 2024 accreditation.
According to her, “the College of Nursing and Midwifery, Eleyele, Ibadan is progressing steadily, notably through its development of an online student clearance platform, which eliminates the need for physical presence during clearance processes.”
Also speaking on behalf of the set, also known as Set X, Elder Emmanuel Kunle Oladejo applauded the College’s provost on the giant strides recorded.
He urged the Provost and other Principal officers to work towards realizing a dream of making the College a degree-awarding institution.
Elder Oladejo also urged the students to work hard for excellence and take a cue from others who have excelled in their chosen careers.
E-signed:
Prince Dotun Oyelade,
Commissioner for Information and Orientation,
Oyo State.
July 10, 2025.
