The Nasarawa State College of Health Sciences and Technology traces its origin to 1999 when it was established as the School of Health Technology by His Excellency, Distinguished Senator Abdullahi Adamu, the first Executive Governor of Nasarawa State.
According to the Provost, Dr. S. A. Muhammad, the institution began operations at a temporary site and later received legal backing through an enabling law in 2002. For its first fifteen years of operation, the institution offered only five professional courses.
A major turning point came in 2019 when His Excellency, Governor Engr. Abdullahi A. Sule assumed office. Upon engagement with the management of the then School of Health Technology, he directed them to develop and submit a proposal within two weeks on how the institution could be upgraded.
Following extensive consultations and careful planning, the management prepared and submitted a detailed proposal to the Governor. The proposal was subsequently forwarded as an Executive Bill to the Nasarawa State House of Assembly in 2020.
This process led to the transformation of the institution from the School of Health Technology into the **Nasarawa State College of Health Sciences and Technology**.
Following the enactment of the law and publication in the government gazette, the institution intensified advocacy and partnership efforts with several federal government agencies, including the Federal Ministry of Science and Technology, National Primary Health Care Development Agency, UBEC, and NASENI.
These collaborations yielded significant developmental outcomes. UBEC contributed educational support initiatives, equipment, and solar power projects, while NASENI introduced specialized training in modern health management and information systems.
The Provost further disclosed that engagements with the National Health Incubation Centre attracted ICT support materials and equipment, including a large television set and other educational resources valued at over ₦21 million.
The institution also unveiled plans aimed at promoting local medicine production through the establishment of a dedicated industry initiative.
Dr. S. A. Muhammad, on behalf of the management, expressed appreciation to Governor Engr. Abdullahi A. Sule for approving additional land allocation to support the institution’s expansion and future development.
He stated that the college has since introduced six additional fully accredited courses and currently operates with a student population of 50,260 and a workforce of 261 staff members.
Speaking on existing challenges, the Provost identified aging buses and inadequate hostel accommodation as major concerns affecting the institution.
He called on the Federal Government, government agencies, stakeholders, and political leaders to support the college’s aspirations and long-term vision of evolving into a technology-driven university.