Mixed Reactions as Nigeria Scraps Popular Policy In School of Nursing and Midwifery
- The Federal Government has announced the scrapping of the removal of nursing students after failing a course three times
- According to the Nursing and Midwifery Council of Nigeria (NMCN), students are allowed to retake the course many times till they meet the pass mark
- However, there are conditions that the student must meet up with and the announcement has started generating mixed reactions from Nigerians
The federal government, through the Nursing and Midwifery Council of Nigeria (NMCN), has announced the abolishment of the popular policy of removing candidates from training after making three unsuccessful attempts at the professional examinations of the council.
According to the council, affected students will henceforth be allowed to retake the specific part they did not pass until they achieve the required mark, on the condition that they meet 80 per cent of attendance in clinical postings and lectures.
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NMCN reviews school of nursing in Nigeria
The council announced the development in a statement, which was signed by NMCN registrar/chief executive officer, Ndagi Alhassan. The circular was titled: “Nursing education reform: Elimination of students after three professional examination attempts.”
The statement, which was dated September 1, 2025, was directed to the commissioners/ secretaries of health services, Nigerian universities with the licence to offer Bachelor of Nursing Science degree programmes, chief medical directors and others.
Alhassan maintained that the main goal of the council was to create an inclusive, student-centred and supportive learning environment. He added that it reflected the commitment of the council to regularly review the nursing and midwifery education and standard practice. This is to ensure that the healthcare sector aligns with the best practices.
According to him, the NMCN has a clear understanding of the importance of every policy and regulation it implements and reviews, as there is a need for them and in ensuring that they align with the council's commitment to academic excellence and the global best practice.
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Nigerians react to school of nursing update
The announcement by the council has started generating some mixed reactions from Nigerians. Below are some of the reactions:
Dollarstorm commented:
"How can you even fail an exam 3 times? I aced the Nursing Council in just one sitting, and COVID even took 6 months away from our learning calendar. So lowering standards previously set isn’t flex."
Nurse Pop reacted:
"If you are still a student nurse, may you never be in need of this reform."
Abul Ahmad welcomed the development:
"A welcome development for our youths. Kudos for the reforms."
Augur shared a different view:
"I like that the institution would now be held accountable, partially."
Kemson Nwosu commended the government:
"Reforms everywhere, I love this."
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Analyst reacts as Tinubu suspends creating new universities
Legit.ng earlier reported that President Bola Tinubu's administration has been commended following the suspension of the establishment of new federal tertiary institutions for seven years.
Titilope Anifowoshe, a legal practitioner, made the commendation while speaking with Legit.ng, adding that it is a welcome development.
Anifowoshe further outlined the next step that should be taken following the suspension of the establishment of new federal universities, polytechnics and colleges of education.
Source: Legit.ng
