The Ogun State College of Nursing Science has commenced its screening process for prospective students through a Computer Based Test (CBT) and Oral Interview at the Idi-Aba, Abeokuta Campus for applicants who sat for the 2025Unified Tertiary Matriculation Examination (UTME)
Permanent Secretary, Ministry of Health, Dr. Kayode Oladehinde, made this known during the screening exercise which marks a significant step in the selection of qualified candidates into the Institution for its next academic session.
Dr. Oladehinde disclosed that following a rigorous and transparent selection process, 360 students had been admitted into the 3 campuses including Abeokuta, Ilaro and Ijebu-Ode with 120 candidates per campus.
He explained that the CBT and Oral Interview were aimed at ensuring that qualified candidates were selected into the nursing programme, aligning with the State's commitment to raising the standard of healthcare delivery.
The Permanent Secretary appreciated the Governor, Prince Dapo Abiodun for his unwavering support in the development of healthcare education in the State, while commending the Commissioner for Health Dr. Tomi Coker for her tireless efforts at improving health sector policies and infrastructure, especially in the area of training health officers.
Simiat, Provost of Ogun State College of Nursing Sciences, Dr. Jemilat Sodimu, charged the applicants to be well prepared, determined and be focused, saying that nursing was beyond uniform and moving out of the country, but requires passion and empathy.
Some of the applicants, in their separate remarks, Segun Taiwo and Esther Ogbeinde, expressed satisfaction with the process, saying it is their passion to become nurses and they're ready to give all it takes.
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