News Investigators/ The Nursing and Midwifery Council of Nigeria (NMCN) has received a significant boost to its capacity to train and regulate nursing and midwifery professionals in the country.
The support, worth millions of Naira, was received from esteemed international partners, including the Gates Foundation, United Nations Population Fund (UNFPA), World Health Organisation (WHO), and Health Information Systems Advisory.
The support, launched on February 3, 2026, aims to enhance nursing and midwifery education and practice in Nigeria.
Key areas of focus include the procurement of midwifery training items, development of a Mandatory Professional Development Programme on Post Partum Haemorrhage, and the review of various curricula of nursing and midwifery programmes.
Speaking at the launch, which was organised by the Nursing and Midvery Council of Nigeria (NMCN), the Coordinating Minister of Health and Social Welfare, Muhammed Ali Pate, represented by Tetshoma Dafeta, Director, overseeing the office of the Permanent Secretary, said the initiative was aimed at improving the quality of nursing and midvery education, especially in the face of Nigeria’s high maternal mortality burden.
Prof. Pate praised the initiative, highlighting its potential to improve healthcare outcomes in Nigeria.
“This support is a testament to the commitment of our international partners to strengthening Nigeria’s healthcare system,” he said.
The support also includes the development of an Electronic Learning Management Platform, Organisational Capacity Assessment, and the development of Students’ Record of Instructions booklets for Neonatal and Gerontology Nursing.
The Registrar/CEO of the Nursing and Midwifery Council of Nigeria, Ndagi Alhassan, welcomed guests to the official launching and distribution of supports received from international partners.
The Registrar expressed gratitude to the international partners, stating that the support would go a long way in enhancing the quality of nursing and midwifery education and practice in Nigeria
He acknowledged the presence of the Honourable Minister of Health and Social Welfare, senior officials, development partners, and representatives from Gates Foundation, WHO, UNFPA, and HISA.
Mr Alhassan expressed gratitude for the support, which aims to enhance nursing and midwifery education and practice in Nigeria. He highlighted the Council’s commitment to strengthening the healthcare system and improving patient care.
The event marked a significant milestone in the Council’s efforts to advance nursing and midwifery in Nigeria, with collaborations aimed at enhancing midwifery training.
He said that it would also greatly help in.initiaiting professional development programmes,.reviewing curricula, improving learning platforms and building organisational capacity, among others.
The epochal event was attended by representatives from the international partner organisations, nursing and midwifery professionals, and other stakeholders in the healthcare sector.
