The Ministry of Health has suspended Fredrick Anaba, Principal of the College of Nursing Nkanchina. The suspension is immediate.
This action follows allegations that Mr. Anaba over-admitted students to the college. He is also accused of introducing academic programmes that were not approved.
The Ministry confirmed the suspension in a press release issued on March 12. It stated that the suspension is part of a thorough administrative inquiry.
The investigation will focus on the admissions process for the 2025/2026 academic year. The Ministry aims to ensure the integrity of nursing education standards.
Further details about the scope of the investigation or the specific unauthorized programmes have not been released.
The Ministry stated that it is committed to upholding quality in healthcare training institutions across the country.