Ep. 4 – Senate Bill SB.1001: Is Politics Threatening Nigeria’s Nursing Council?
In this crucial episode of Vital Signs Podcast, we unpack the controversial Senate Bill SB.1001; The Nursing and Midwifery (Registration, etc.) Act (Amendment) Bill, 2026.
Sponsored by Senate Leader Senator Opeyemi Bamidele, this proposed bill seeks to alter the governing council structure of the Nursing and Midwifery Council of Nigeria (NMCN). But what does this mean for the future of healthcare standards and professional autonomy in Nigeria?
Key Discussion Points:
• What is SB.1001 and why is it advancing in the Senate?
• The shift from professionally certified board members to community…
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