Nursing and Midwifery Council of Nigeria

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The Nursing and Midwifery Council of Nigeria (abbr. NMCN), is the sole governing body that regulates all cadres of nurses and midwives in Nigeria.[1][2] It was established by government decree in 1979, and re-established as a parastatal by the government of Nigeria by Act Cap. No 143 Laws of the Federation of Nigeria, 2004.[3][4]

The Council maintains standards of practice, and enforces discipline within the Nigerian nursing profession.[5] It also accredits education in nursing and midwifery, awarding certificates and a diploma in midwifery and nursing after a three years programme.[6][7] The Council is headed by secretary General/Registrar, who is helped by other professional and non-professional staff.[8] They are responsible to a board reporting to the Federal Ministry of Health.[9][10]

History[edit]

Originally founded in 1949 as the Nursing Council of Nigeria, it operated in parallel with the Midwives Board of Nigeria, until a government decree of 1979 which merged the organizations.[11] The Nursing and Midwifery Council of Nigeria was formally established by decree No. 89, 1979.[12] Adetoun Bailey was the first registrar.[13]

Headquarters and Locations[edit]

The council has its headquarters in Abuja. Other zonal offices are located in Sokoto, Kaduna, Bauchi, Enugu, Port Harcourt, and Lagos.[14]

Notable Nurses and Midwives[edit]

References[edit]

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  2. ^ Felix Olufemi Lowen (2004). Career Guide for Nigerian Youths: F[e]aturing Career Role Models in Nigeria. Youth Education Initiative, Role Model Literature Project. ISBN 978-978-064-525-0.
  3. ^ "Senate Passes Nursing, Midwifery Act Amendment Bill". THISDAYLIVE. 2021-11-30. Retrieved 2022-04-22.
  4. ^ "NMCN :: Structure". www.nmcn.gov.ng. Retrieved 2022-04-30.
  5. ^ Olawale, Johnson (2017-08-29). "All you should know about Nursing and Midwifery Council of Nigeria and its functions". Legit.ng - Nigeria news. Retrieved 2022-04-27.
  6. ^ "Education in Nigeria". World Education News & Reviews. 1 August 2011. Retrieved 27 August 2016.
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  8. ^ "What is the function of Nursing and Midwifery Council of Nigeria?". Across the Sahara. 2021-06-07. Retrieved 2022-04-27.
  9. ^ Hester Klopper; L. R. Uys (2013). The State of Nursing and Nursing Education in Africa: A Country-by-country Review. Sigma Theta Tau. p. 280. ISBN 978-1-935476-84-9.
  10. ^ "NMCN :: Structure". www.nmcn.gov.ng. Retrieved 2022-04-30.
  11. ^ Wakeel Adelani T. Tijani (2003). Nigerian Nursing at the Cross-roads. College Press & Publishers. pp. 49, 56. ISBN 978-978-2194-19-0.
  12. ^ Oyeleye Oyediran (1988). Survey of Nigerian Affairs, 1978-79. Nigerian Institute of International Affairs. p. 367. ISBN 978-978-132-832-9.
  13. ^ M. Elizabeth Carnegie (1999). The Path We Tread: Blacks in Nursing Worldwide, 1854-1994. Jones & Bartlett Learning, LLC. p. 267. ISBN 978-0-7637-1247-1.
  14. ^ "NMCN :: Home Page". www.nmcn.gov.ng. Retrieved 2022-04-22.
  15. ^ Sleeman, Elizabeth (2001). The International Who's Who of Women 2002. Psychology Press. ISBN 978-1-85743-122-3.
  16. ^ "Kofoworola Abeni Pratt". www.kcl.ac.uk. Retrieved 2022-04-27.
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  18. ^ Makori, Edwin Kwach (2020-10-19). "Idowu Philips (Iya Rainbow) biography: age, husband, net worth". Legit.ng - Nigeria news. Retrieved 2022-04-27.
  19. ^ "Universities, Nurses and Nursing: An Inaugural Lecture delivered at University of Ibadan in 1983 by Elfrida O Adebo - 1990". Biblio.com. Retrieved 2022-04-27.
  20. ^ Admin (2016-08-04). "ADEBO, Prof Elfrida O." Biographical Legacy and Research Foundation. Retrieved 2022-04-27.
  21. ^ Adeolu (2017-03-23). "NNAJI, Hon. (Mrs.) Veronica Ogechi". Biographical Legacy and Research Foundation. Retrieved 2022-04-27.
  22. ^ "Second World War Service and Sacrifice - Princess Ademola". Black History Month 2022. Retrieved 2022-04-27.
  23. ^ "ARFH Nigeria". Retrieved 2022-04-27.

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