The Niger State House of Assembly is calling for stakeholders' input on a proposed College of Nursing, aiming to enhance nursing education and healthcare delivery in the state. This initiative underscores the importance of nursing education in addressing healthcare challenges.
The National Association of Nigerian Nurses and Midwives (NANNM) has emphasized the need for legal backing to establish nursing colleges, citing the absence of enabling laws as a significant obstacle. Comrade Jama D. Medan, Chairman of NANNM's FCT Council, urged the National Assembly to expedite the passage of the FCT College of Nursing Sciences Bill ¹.
Stakeholders have consistently called for reforms in nursing education, highlighting inadequate training, limited access to advanced education, and outdated curricula as major concerns. They advocate for a curriculum that addresses current healthcare demands and prepares nurses for emerging challenges ² ³ ⁴.
The proposed college is expected to improve healthcare delivery by producing skilled nursing professionals. This aligns with efforts to address nursing shortages and enhance patient care in Nigeria ⁵.
