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Who We Are

About College of Nursing Science Monguno

The College of Nursing Sciences, Monguno was officially established on September 08, 2025. It was founded as a visionary response by the Borno State Government to address critical gaps in healthcare delivery, healthcare workforce capacity, and maternal-child health infrastructure within northern Borno and the wider northeastern region of Nigeria. The institution was conceived not only as a center for academic learning but as a strategic pillar for rebuilding regional health resilience by training highly skilled, indigenous nursing and midwifery professionals.

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Our Mission

To be a premier center of excellence in nursing education and research, producing globally competitive, compassionate, and culturally competent healthcare professionals dedicated to transforming community health.

Our Vision

To provide high-quality, evidence-based education and practical training in the nursing sciences. We commit to fostering clinical excellence, ethical practice, and innovative research among our students, equipping them to meet the evolving healthcare challenges of Monguno, Borno State, and the wider world.

Our Values

Excellence, Integrity, Compassion, and Professional Growth guide everything we do — on campus and in the communities we serve.

Our Programs

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National Diploma in Nursing and Higher National Diploma in Nursing (ND/HND Programme)

A rigorous multi-year programme covering the full spectrum of nursing science, from foundational anatomy to advanced clinical practice.

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Community Nursing Programme and Community Midwifery Programme

Train to deliver primary healthcare, maternal, and newborn care to rural and urban communities, focused on prevention, outreach, and health promotion.

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Our Leadership

Meet the People Behind the College

Hajjiya Zainab Ali Grema

Provost, College of Nursing Sciences, Monguno

Born on 18 April 1973 in Monguno Local Government Area, Borno State, she studied at Central Primary School, Monguno (1979–1985) and WTC Monguno (1985–1989) before proceeding to the School of Nursing and Midwifery, Maiduguri, where she earned her Registered Midwife (RM) Certificate (1992–1997) and Registered Nurse (RN) Certificate (2000–2002).

She holds a Bachelor of Nursing Science (BNSc) from the National Open University of Nigeria (2012–2016), a Diploma in Nursing Education from Kaduna Polytechnic (2015–2017), and a Master of Science (M.Sc.) in Reproductive Health from Maryam Abacha American University, Niger (2022–2024).

She began her career as a Primary School Teacher with the Monguno Local Education Authority (1990–1992), then served as a Midwife with the Monguno LGA Primary Health Care Department (1997–2014). In 2014 she joined the Borno State Ministry of Health as a Clinical Instructor, rising through roles including Midwife Educator, Deputy coordinator Community Medwifery, Dean of Student Affairs, Examination Officer, and Head of the Midwifery Department — before being appointed Pioneer Provost of the College.

Hajjiya Zainab Ali Grema, Provost

Umar Mustapha Dikwa

Registrar, College of Nursing Sciences, Monguno

Born on 22 April 1968 in Dikwa Town, Borno State, he enrolled at Central Primary School, Dikwa, in 1976 and attended Teachers' College, Dikwa (1982–1988). In 1990 he proceeded to the School of Nursing, Maiduguri, graduating with a Registered Nurse (RN) Certificate in 1993.

He served as a Staff Nurse at General Hospital, Marte, before transfers to General Hospital, Dikwa (1995) and the Nursing Home, Maiduguri (1998). He earned a B.Sc. from the University of Maiduguri (2005–2008) and completed NYSC in Ikare-Akoko, Ondo State, in 2009.

In 2010 he resumed duty at the School Health Service Headquarters, Maiduguri, later serving as a Clinical Instructor. He pursued a Master of Education (M.Ed.) at the University of Maiduguri and a Diploma in Nurse Tutoring at Kaduna Polytechnic (2017–2019). He currently serves as Registrar of the College.

Umar Mustapha Dikwa, Registrar