The Taraba State College of Health Technology, Takum, has organised a free oral and dental healthcare outreach for residents of Takum Local Government Area, as part of activities marking its maiden convocation ceremony.
The college Provost, Dr Wama Binga, told journalists in Takum on Friday that the outreach was designed to promote oral health awareness, provide free dental services to the public and showcase the college’s growing capacity in dental education and training.
She described the initiative as the institution’s way of giving back to the community and expressing appreciation for the support received from the administration of Governor Agbu Kefas.
“We have seen the commitment of the governor to this college. The support we received made it possible for us to achieve accreditation and set up the dental clinic. This outreach is our way of appreciating that support and giving back to the community,” she said.
Binga noted that dental laboratories are among the most difficult health facilities to establish, adding that the college is one of the few institutions in North-East Nigeria offering training in dental health.
“Oral health is an important aspect of healthcare that is often overlooked. With the facilities now available, we are better positioned to train dental health professionals and promote oral health education,” she said.
The Registrar of the College, Micah Angyu, described the institution’s dental unit as one of the best-equipped in Taraba State. He credited the state government for providing the equipment and qualified personnel that made the unit possible, saying the investment has strengthened practical training and expanded access to quality oral healthcare.
Residents and students who benefited from the free dental services commended the college for the initiative, describing it as a timely intervention that improved awareness and access to professional dental care in the area.
The maiden convocation, which covers the 1995 to 2025 sets of graduates, is scheduled for Saturday.
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