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]

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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 program. [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

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

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

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