Just In: Nurses In Lagos, Abuja Protest Certificate Verification Procedures 

Nurses in lagos and Abuja the federal capital have called for the immediate reversal and withdrawal of the new circular on certificate verification by the Nursing and Midwifery Council of Nigeria (NMCN).

The nurses on Monday, February 12, who converged in NMCN’s office in Abuja and Yaba, Lagos, adorned in their scrubs, held aloft placards and banners listing their demands.

In Lagos the pritesting nurses disrupted vehicular movement around the Yaba axis, demanding an immediate withdrawal of the circular. 

As part of ttheir demands the nurses  are also asking that the verification process should be completed in 48 hours and also be made free.

The aggrieved nurses also demanded an increase in remuneration and hazard allowance.

Addressing the protesting nurses in NMCN Lagos office acknowledged their requests assuring that their demands would be forwarded to the Abuja branch for consideration and prompt resolution within 48 hours.

Similarly, in Abuja, the protesting nurses were addressed by the Registrar of NMCN, Dr. Faruk Abubakar requested a formal letter outlining their demands.

He assured that their concerns would be addressed in a few days.

You will recall that NMCN in memo dated 7th February and signed by the registar stated that applicants seeking verification of certificates from foreign nursing boards and councils must possess two years of post-qualification experience from the date of issuance of the permanent practising licence.

This development has since  generated widespread criticism among Nigerian health workers.