COURTESY CALL: ECOHSAT VISIT
AMINU KANO TEACHING HOSPITAL (AKTH)

ECOHSAT VISIT TO AKTH

On 16th May 2025, the management team of Emirates College of Health Sciences and Technology (ECOHSAT) and Emirates College of Nursing Sciences (ECONS) paid a courtesy visit to Aminu Kano Teaching Hospital (AKTH) as part of ongoing efforts to strengthen collaboration and promote best practices in healthcare delivery.

The ECOHSAT/ECONS delegation was led by the Director Dr Shuaibu Suleiman in the company of Provost ECONS Mal. Muhammad .Shehu Minjibir, Deputy Director Academics Mal. Muhammad Suleiman Aliyu, Ag. Registrar Bldr Abdullahi Alhassan Sansan, SIWES Coordinator Mal. Ismail Oguniran and Dean Students Affairs Mal. Abdulkabir Suleiman. Dr Shuaibu Suleiman commenced by appreciating the Chief Medical Director AKTH for granting the visit amidst other important engagements, he expressed delight in the eight years partnership between ECOHSAT and AKTH which started in 2016 leading to successful clinical posting trainings of several students and academic competition experiences.

While further acknowledging the enormous contribution of the facility in training and providing healthcare services especially in the current economic downturn the Director solicited for a downward review of the recent increase in the bench fee to enable students receive affordable and uninterrupted academic training. The Chief Medical Director AKTH Prof Abdurrahman Abba Sheshe responded by acknowledging the long existing partnership and thank the Director for showing concern in bringing such issues to the table. The CMD went further to give analysis on how the economic realities has also affected the running of the facility which made it absolutely necessary for the review. The CMD assured that the management will deliberate on the submission of the ECOHSAT team and revert in due course.

ECOHSAT STUDENT CLINCHES PRESTIGIOUS UNDERGRADUATE RESEARCH GRANT AWARD

We are proud to announce that Abubakar Abdullahi a 500L final year BMLS undergraduate student of Emirates College Of Health Sciences and Technology (ECOHSAT) affiliated with Kwara State University (KWASU) has been awarded a prestigious undergraduate research grant at the 14th edition undergraduate research day/grant award organized by center of research and development KWASU.

This competitive grant is aimed at fostering a culture of academic inquiry and innovation among undergraduate students in KWASU. Abubakar Abdullahi was among the 44 winners across the 11 faculties in the institution for his outstanding research proposal titled “Protective Effects of Aframomum melegueta (Alligator pepper) on Lead-Induced Immunotoxicity in Wistar Rats," the research aimed at evaluating the protective effect of Aframomum melegueta on lead-induced immunotoxicity in Wistar rats by analyzing full blood count, measuring cytokine levels (TNF-α and IL-10) comparing its efficacy with Dimercaptosuccinic acid (DMSA) and determining its dose-dependent immune response".

The award recognizes not only the student’s academic excellence and research potential but also the commitment of ECOHSAT in partnership with KWASU to nurturing future scholars and change-makers. The grant will support Abubakar Abdullahi in conducting fieldwork, data analysis and dissemination of research findings contributing to both academic advancement and societal impact.

Speaking on the achievement, the Director ECOHSAT Dr Shuaibu Suleiman stated "This recognition is a testament to the quality of education and mentorship offered at ECOHSAT-KWASU affiliation. We are proud of Abubakar and confident that this achievement will inspire other students to pursue academic excellence and make impactful research."

Abubakar expressed gratitude for the support and guidance received from ECOHSAT and KWASU faculty mentors noting that the grant provides a valuable opportunity to explore real world challenges through rigorous academic research.

AbdulKabir Suleiman

PRO ECOHSAT

20-June-2025

ECOHSAT HOLD 4th MATRICULATION CEREMONY FOR B.Sc. PROGRAMMES IN AFFILIATION WITH KWASU.

Emirates College of Health Sciences and Technology (ECOHSAT) in affiliation with Kwara State University (KWASU) successfully held its 4th matriculation ceremony for students admitted into the 2024/2025 academic session of its Bachelor of science (B.Sc.) degree programmes.

Over 160 students took the matriculation oath as the ceremony marked the formal admission of newly enrolled students into various degree programmes offered under the collaborative academic framework with KWASU.

In his welcome address, the Director ECOHSAT Dr. Shuaibu Suleiman congratulated the matriculating students and emphasized on ECOHSAT's commitment to academic excellence and professionalism leading to ECOHSAT-KWASU affiliation. He encouraged the students to uphold integrity, discipline and a strong work ethic throughout their academic journey.

The KWASU delegate was led by the Deputy Vice Chancellor Academics KWASU Prof. Olubukola Dada alongside the Registrar KWASU Dr. Mrs Wasilat Kikelomo Saleh and the Dir. of Affiliation and Linkages Dr Tajudeen Yusuf.

Delivering the VC's address Prof. Olubukola Dada commended the growing academic synergy between KWASU and ECOHSAT and assured students and parents of the quality assurance and standards embedded in the B.Sc. programmes aligning with national and global best practices. She added that the institution maintain zero tolerance for all forms of misconduct and urged the students to shun away from every means that might hinder their academic success.

Highlights of the ceremony included the administration of the matriculation oath, academic procession and goodwill message. The event was attended by dignitaries from both institutions, heads and representatives of colleges of health, parents, guardians, members of the academic board, royal Fathers and other stakeholders.

This matriculation ceremony marks a significant milestone in the continuing partnership between ECOHSAT and KWASU aimed at expanding access to quality tertiary education in health related programs and producing graduates that are equipped to address Nigeria’s health challenges.

AbdulKabir

Suleiman

Public Relations Officer ECOHSAT

2nd-July-2025