The proprietor of Yagongwo College of Nursing Sciences, Kuje, Dr Adamu Jatau Noma, has urged the National Assembly to enact legislation compelling federal and state governments to provide financial and infrastructural support for private health training institutions.

Noma made the call during an interview at the college, where he argued that the burden of developing Nigeria's healthcare education sector could not rest on government alone.

He pointed to funding as the most pressing challenge confronting private nursing schools, noting that the capital required to establish and sustain such institutions was substantial. "The funding required to establish a school at this level is enormous. We pray for good spirited individuals to partner with us and support our vision so that we can continue to grow," he stated.

Despite these pressures, Noma expressed satisfaction with the college's performance, disclosing that the institution consistently fills its admission quota and has grown into one of the leading nursing sciences colleges in Nigeria.

He called on legislators to use their lawmaking powers to drive government support for private investors in healthcare education. "Legislators can make this happen through appropriate laws. They can encourage state and federal governments to support schools and individuals contributing meaningfully to the country's development, like what we are doing here," he noted.

Noma cited budgetary figures to illustrate the sector's underfunding, pointing out that out of the ₦8.3 trillion budgeted in 2023, only ₦402.75 billion was allocated to healthcare, with a persistent gap between allocations and actual implementation.

He also called on the government to formally identify and partner with Yagongwo College, which he said is fully registered with the Nursing and Midwifery Council of Nigeria, the Federal Capital Territory Administration and the National Board for Technical Education.

On specific areas of intervention, Noma suggested government assistance with instructional materials, infrastructure and student accommodation, noting that high rental costs in the area placed financial strain on students. He added that such support would enable the college to reduce tuition fees.

While expressing openness to public private partnerships, he cautioned that excessive bureaucracy often undermined such arrangements. "A workable model should give private investors greater operational control to ensure efficiency," he advised.