(DDM) – The Lagos State Government has closed down the Tower College of Health Sciences, located in the Gberigbe area of Ikorodu, for allegedly running an unaccredited nursing programme in violation of regulatory standards.
Diaspora Digital Media (DDM) gathered that the enforcement operation took place on Thursday, following an investigation by the Directorate of Nursing Services (DNS) under the Lagos State Ministry of Health.
A joint task force comprising representatives from the Nursing and Midwifery Committee of Lagos State, the National Association of Nigerian Nurses and Midwives (NANNM), and officers of the Rapid Response Squad (RRS) stormed the premises to execute the closure order.
According to DDM findings, the college had been offering training and certifications in nursing without the necessary approval from the Nursing and Midwifery Council of Nigeria (NMCN), the sole body authorized to accredit nursing and midwifery schools in the country.
Officials said the action was taken to protect unsuspecting students who had enrolled in the programme, unaware that the certificates issued by the institution would not be recognized by any official licensing authority.
A senior officer from the Lagos State Ministry of Health told DDM that the state government remains committed to ensuring only qualified and accredited institutions operate within its jurisdiction.
She emphasized that the proliferation of unapproved health institutions posed a serious danger to the medical profession and public health safety.
“We cannot allow illegal operators to exploit our youths or endanger lives by training unqualified persons for critical health roles,” the official said.
The closure of Tower College adds to a growing list of private institutions sanctioned by the Lagos government for flouting professional standards in medical and allied health education.
Authorities have urged parents and guardians to verify accreditation status before enrolling their wards in health-related programmes, stressing that any institution not listed on the official NMCN website is deemed illegal.
Meanwhile, investigations are ongoing to identify the operators of Tower College and determine whether legal action will follow.
The Lagos Ministry of Health reaffirmed that the crackdown on fake health training centres is part of a broader reform agenda aimed at sanitizing the state’s medical education sector and safeguarding public trust.