Adventist College of Nursing Sciences, Jengre widely known as ACONSJ is a private Christian nursing college nestled in the serene and beautiful savanna valley immediately below the rolling escarpment hills that form the Plateau Highlands at Jengre, Bassa Local Government Area, Plateau State, North-Central Nigeria. The college is a member of the worldwide network of over 80 nursing training institutions — four of which are in Nigeria — owned and operated by the Seventh-Day Adventist (SDA) Church to provide holistic health care education. ACONSJ was issued its charter licence (accreditation) by the Nursing and Midwifery Council of Nigeria (NMCN) on 30th October 2023, and opened its gates on 3rd December 2023 to admit 95 eager pioneer students. It is one of the newest nursing colleges in Nigeria and is notable for its low fees compared to other nursing schools in Nigeria, high success rate in NMCN external examinations, and its strong spiritual, academic, and professional values. The college’s motto is Excellence, Service, Godliness. The pioneer Provost is Elder Emmanuel Adetunji Oyedele.
History of the Institution
The history of Adventist College of Nursing Sciences, Jengre is one of perseverance, sacrifice, and faith over nearly five decades. The story begins in 1975, when the Northern Europe-West Africa Division of the SDA Church posted Nursing Sister Elfrida Yvonne Eurick from the Adventist School of Nursing Kwahu, Ghana, to SDA Hospital Jengre to establish a School of Nursing. However, the Federal Military Government of Nigeria nationalised voluntary agency schools and hospitals all over the country including Jengre, which was taken over in October 1976.
Undaunted, Sister Eurick — who was distinguished as the best nurse tutor in Kwahu — remained in Jengre for years, hoping things would change. While waiting, she and Dr. (Mrs) Inger Karlman pioneered the concept of rural primary health care clinics, which was mostly unknown in Nigeria at that time. Three months after the government takeover, they opened the first clinic at Ramin Kura, Kaduna State on 1st January 1977, followed by others at Warsa and Ramin Kura. Sister Eurick continued to invest in training local volunteer health workers and young people in various fields, including two individuals she would never see graduate: Yohanna U. Harry, whom she helped to teachers’ training college, and Manoah Yohanna, whom she was sponsoring to train as a medical doctor.
Sister Eurick met her untimely end in a motor accident on Monday, 30th January 1984. Her legacy, however, lived on powerfully. Harry joined the gospel ministry and eventually became the President of the Northern Nigeria Conference of the SDA Church. Manoah, whose medical education was truncated by Sister Eurick’s death, continued to champion the vision. Together, Harry and Manoah resolved to actualize Sister Eurick’s dream of establishing a College of Nursing in Jengre.
Subsequent medical directors of Jengre SDA Hospital — notably Dr. Akin Obisanya and Dr. Randell Skau — also kept striving towards this goal. When the college was eventually granted NMCN accreditation on 30th October 2023, it opened its doors on 3rd December 2023. Pastor Harry became the pioneer Chairman of the Governing Board and Manoah Yohanna became the pioneer Registrar. Miss Sheerah Bamnas Laiya was the first student to enrol. From his base in the United States, Dr. Skau donated the funds to lay the foundation of a female students’ hostel, while Dr. Obisanya contributed an equipped vocational training centre for entrepreneurship and innovation education.
NBTE accreditation (for ND and HND programmes) was underway and expected to be completed by October 2025, which will enable ACONSJ to offer ND and HND nursing training in addition to its current NMCN-accredited programmes.
Location
Adventist College of Nursing Sciences, Jengre (ACONSJ) Jengre, Bassa Local Government Area Plateau State, Nigeria
Phone: 0803 826 6157 Email: acnsjengre@gmail.com Website: aconsj.edu.ng
Jengre is located in the northern part of Plateau State, close to the border with Kaduna State, in North-Central Nigeria.
Application Form Collection Centres
Application forms can be obtained from the following SDA Church offices in addition to the college:
- North West Nigeria Conference of SDA Church, 49 Idi Street, Unguwan Bije, Gonin Gora, Chikun LGA, Kaduna State
- North Central Nigeria Conference of SDA Church, Km 12 Abuja-Keffi Road, Koroduma (One Man Village), Karu LGA, Nasarawa State
- Northern Nigeria Union Conference of SDA Church, Plot 1135, 6th Avenue 61 Road, Gwarinpa II Estate, FCT Abuja
- North East Nigeria Conference Headquarters, No. 1 Zaw Road, off Vom Junction along Barkin Ladi Road, P.O. Box 88, Bukuru, Plateau State
List of Programmes Offered by Adventist College of Nursing Sciences, Jengre
ACONSJ currently offers NMCN-accredited nursing and midwifery programmes. ND and HND programmes are being processed for NBTE accreditation.
Basic Nursing Programme
- Duration: 3 years (leading to Registered Nurse — RN qualification)
- This is a comprehensive 3-year nursing training programme combining theoretical knowledge and clinical practice
- Graduates sit for the NMCN School Examination and the NMCN Final Qualifying Examination
- Upon successful completion, graduates are registered with the NMCN as Registered Nurses (RN)
Basic Midwifery Programme
- Duration: 3 years (leading to Registered Midwife — RM qualification)
- The 3-year Basic Midwifery Programme trains students in maternal and child health nursing, antenatal care, intrapartum care, postnatal care, and related midwifery skills
- Graduates are registered with the NMCN as Registered Midwives (RM)
Post Basic Nursing Programme (2 years)
- Available for Registered Nurses (RN) seeking post-basic specialisation in select clinical areas
ND/HND General Nursing Programme
- The 2025/2026 admission list for ND/HND General Nursing was released, confirming the college’s expansion into polytechnic-level nursing education
- Full NBTE accreditation was being processed as at 2025
For the complete and most up-to-date programme information, please visit aconsj.edu.ng or see the latest news below.
Admission Requirements
Basic Nursing and Basic Midwifery Admission
- Five (5) O’Level credit passes in: English Language, Mathematics, Physics, Chemistry, and Biology.
- Acceptable results: WAEC and NECO — not more than two sittings. WAEC and NECO results can be combined.
- NABTEB results are also acceptable but CANNOT be combined with either WAEC or NECO.
- Candidates must obtain the Application Form from the college or any of the designated SDA Church offices listed above.
- Candidates must sit and pass the ACONSJ Entrance Examination.
- Only candidates who pass the entrance examination are shortlisted for the interview.
- Only those who pass the interview are offered admission.
The 2024/2025 session admission process:
- Application period: 20th June — 14th August 2024
- Examination Date: 15th August 2024
- Interview Dates: 28th — 30th August 2024
- Resumption Date: October 2024
Apply: aconsj.edu.ng/admissions
Please see the latest news below or visit the school website for the most current admission requirements and deadlines.
School Fees
Adventist College of Nursing Sciences, Jengre prides itself on having low fees compared to other nursing schools in Nigeria. This is part of the SDA mission to make quality nursing education accessible to students from modest financial backgrounds.
The last known fee details for ACONSJ are:
- Application Form Fee: ₦10,000 (non-refundable, 2024/2025 session)
- Payment Account: 1225433866 — ADVENTIST COLLEGE OF NURSING SCIENCES JENGRE (Zenith Bank)
Tuition and total fees:
- ACONSJ’s total school fees are competitively priced lower than most private nursing schools in Nigeria
- The exact annual tuition is not publicly disclosed on the website — please contact the college directly for the most current breakdown
Please see the latest news below or visit the school website for the most current and officially confirmed school fees schedule. You may also contact the college via phone (0803 826 6157) or email (acnsjengre@gmail.com) for fee enquiries.
Cut-off Mark
ACONSJ does not rely solely on JAMB UTME scores for admission. The primary requirement is performance in the college’s own Entrance Examination. Candidates must score the minimum cut-off in the entrance examination to proceed to the interview stage.
For the ND/HND General Nursing programme, JAMB is required and the standard polytechnic minimum of 100 — 120 applies, with the college potentially setting a higher internal benchmark.
Please see the latest news below or visit the school website for the most current cut-off mark information.
Entrance Examination and Interview
ACONSJ conducts its own Entrance Examination for all Basic Nursing and Basic Midwifery candidates. Only candidates who pass the entrance examination are called for an interview. Only those who pass the interview are offered provisional admission.
The 2024/2025 entrance examination was held on 15th August 2024, and interviews were held from 28th — 30th August 2024.
Please see the latest news below or visit the school website for the most current entrance examination dates for the 2025/2026 and 2026/2027 sessions.
Hostel / Accommodation
ACONSJ provides on-campus hostel accommodation for students. A female students’ hostel foundation was funded by Dr. Randell Skau from the United States, reflecting the institution’s commitment to student welfare. The college is a residential institution in keeping with the SDA educational philosophy of holistic development — academic, spiritual, physical, and social.
Please see the latest news below or visit the school website for the most current hostel fees and accommodation procedures.
Jibape Memorial College of Nursing
Jibape Memorial College of Nursing is a separate nursing institution. It is not the same institution as Adventist College of Nursing Sciences, Jengre (ACONSJ). If you are searching for Jibape Memorial College of Nursing, please note that it is a different organisation from ACONSJ.
Notable Alumni
Adventist College of Nursing Sciences, Jengre opened in December 2023 and is one of Nigeria’s newest nursing institutions. No widely documented notable alumni are currently recorded in public sources. Please see the latest news below or visit the school website for information on graduates.
Official Website and Portal Links
| Resource | Link |
|---|---|
| Official Website | aconsj.edu.ng |
| About Us | aconsj.edu.ng/about-us |
| Admissions | aconsj.edu.ng/admissions |
| News and Events | aconsj.edu.ng/news-events |
| Contact Us | aconsj.edu.ng/contact-us |
| Basic Nursing | aconsj.edu.ng/basic-nursing |
| Basic Midwifery | aconsj.edu.ng/basic-midwifery |
| Academics | aconsj.edu.ng/academics |
Contact Information
Adventist College of Nursing Sciences, Jengre (ACONSJ) Jengre, Bassa Local Government Area Plateau State, Nigeria
Phone: 0803 826 6157 Email: acnsjengre@gmail.com Payment Account: 1225433866 — ADVENTIST COLLEGE OF NURSING SCIENCES JENGRE (Zenith Bank) Website: aconsj.edu.ng
Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)
Where is Adventist College of Nursing Sciences, Jengre located? ACONSJ is located in Jengre, Bassa Local Government Area, Plateau State, North-Central Nigeria. Jengre is in the northern part of Plateau State, near the border with Kaduna State.
When was ACONSJ established? ACONSJ received its NMCN charter licence (accreditation) on 30th October 2023 and opened its gates on 3rd December 2023, admitting 95 pioneer students. It is one of Nigeria’s newest nursing colleges.
Who owns ACONSJ? ACONSJ is owned and operated by the Seventh-Day Adventist (SDA) Church. It is a member of the worldwide SDA nursing network of over 80 nursing training institutions, four of which are in Nigeria.
What is the history of ACONSJ? The vision for ACONSJ began in 1975 when Nursing Sister Elfrida Yvonne Eurick from Ghana was posted to Jengre to establish a nursing school. She died in a motor accident in 1984 before her dream was realised. Her beneficiaries — Pastor Yohanna U. Harry and Manoah Yohanna — eventually actualised her vision nearly 50 years later when the college opened in December 2023.
What programmes does ACONSJ offer? ACONSJ offers the Basic Nursing Programme (3 years, leading to RN), the Basic Midwifery Programme (3 years, leading to RM), the Post Basic Nursing Programme (2 years), and the ND/HND General Nursing Programme. NBTE accreditation for ND/HND was being processed as at 2025.
How much are ACONSJ school fees? ACONSJ prides itself on low fees compared to other nursing schools in Nigeria. The application form fee was ₦10,000 for the 2024/2025 session. Please see the latest news below or contact the college at 0803 826 6157 or acnsjengre@gmail.com for the most current tuition fees.
Does ACONSJ conduct a nursing entrance examination? Yes. All candidates for the Basic Nursing and Basic Midwifery programmes must sit and pass the ACONSJ Entrance Examination. Only those who pass the exam are called for interview, and only those who pass the interview are offered admission.
What is the Seventh-Day Adventist School of Nursing cut-off mark? For ACONSJ’s Basic Nursing and Midwifery programmes, the cut-off is determined by performance in the college’s own entrance examination — JAMB is not the primary admission criterion. For the ND/HND programme, the JAMB minimum is 100 — 120. Contact the college for current specific cut-off requirements.
What is Jibape Memorial College of Nursing? Jibape Memorial College of Nursing is a separate nursing institution — not the same as ACONSJ. If you are looking for Jibape Memorial College of Nursing, please search for it specifically.
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