About Us

Our History

The College of Nursing Asaba was established in 1968 as the first nursing institution in Delta State, beginning with 120 students and 15 pioneering faculty members. Over five decades, we have grown into a premier healthcare education institution in the state capital, now educating over 5,000 students annually with a distinguished faculty of healthcare professionals and academic researchers.

Our campus has transformed from its original modest facilities into a comprehensive educational complex featuring state-of-the-art simulation laboratories, specialized learning centers, and extensive student support services. Throughout our evolution, we have maintained our commitment to healthcare excellence, educational innovation, and deep engagement with the Asaba community and beyond.

Key Milestones

1968: Founding of the College of Nursing Asaba
1980: Achieved full institutional accreditation
1992: Established the Center for Nursing Excellence
2003: Completed comprehensive campus modernization
2018: Celebrated 50th anniversary with launch of Advanced Healthcare Innovation Hub
2021: Introduced specialized urban healthcare initiatives

Our Mission

The College of Nursing Asaba is committed to providing exceptional nursing education that prepares students to become leaders in healthcare delivery. We foster academic excellence, clinical proficiency, and ethical leadership through innovative teaching methodologies, diverse clinical experiences, and meaningful community engagement in the capital region.

Our Vision

To be recognized as the leading institution for nursing education in Nigeria, distinguished by our commitment to academic excellence, healthcare innovation, and positive societal impact. We aim to graduate nursing professionals who are clinically outstanding, ethically grounded, and prepared to address the complex healthcare challenges of our urban environment and beyond.

Our Core Values

Excellence

We pursue the highest standards in education, research, and clinical practice.

Compassion

We promote empathy and respect for human dignity in all healthcare interactions.

Integrity

We uphold ethical principles and professional standards in all our endeavors.

Innovation

We embrace creative approaches to advance nursing education and healthcare delivery.

Leadership

We are committed to developing healthcare leaders who will transform their communities.

Leadership

Prof. Chukwuemeka Okonjo

Provost

Prof. Okonjo has over 30 years of experience in nursing education and healthcare administration. He holds a PhD in Healthcare Leadership and has contributed significantly to nursing education policy in Nigeria.

Dr. Ngozi Isibor

Deputy Provost, Academic Affairs

With extensive experience in nursing education and a specialization in emergency care, Dr. Isibor oversees all academic programs and curriculum development initiatives.

Mrs. Funmilayo Okowa

Director of Clinical Education

Mrs. Okowa coordinates all clinical placements and practical training. She brings rich experience in hospital administration and clinical education in urban healthcare settings.

Accreditation

The College of Nursing Asaba maintains the highest standards of educational quality through rigorous accreditation processes and continuous quality improvement initiatives.

NMCN

Nursing and Midwifery Council of Nigeria

Full accreditation for all nursing programs

NBTE

National Board for Technical Education

Recognized for excellence in technical education delivery

Program-Specific Accreditations

General Nursing Program

Fully accredited by the Nursing and Midwifery Council of Nigeria

Urban Health Nursing

Recognized for excellence in urban healthcare education and practice

Our Campus

Visit College of Nursing Science, Asaba and experience a learning environment built for growth.

Our campus provides a conducive environment for learning and personal growth. With modern facilities and resources, students have everything they need to succeed in their academic pursuits.

From state-of-the-art simulation labs to comfortable student housing, our campus is designed to support the holistic development of our students.