Nursing and Midwifery Council Officials Visit SUMAS on Advisory Tour for Establishment of Nursing Science Department
SUMAS, Nigeria – September 1, 2025
A delegation from the Nursing and Midwifery Council of Nigeria (NMCN) on Monday paid an important advisory visit to the State University of Medical and Applied Sciences (SUMAS), as part of the necessary procedures toward the accreditation of the Department of Nursing Science at the university.
The delegation, led by Dr. John E. Anieche, was received by the Vice-Chancellor of SUMAS, Professor James C. Ogbonna, who warmly welcomed the officials and expressed appreciation for their visit. The Vice-Chancellor highlighted the university’s readiness and commitment to meeting up with the standards set by the Council for running a fully accredited nursing program.
In his welcome remarks, the Vice-Chancellor showcased the university’s rapidly developing infrastructure, which includes modern classrooms, well-equipped science laboratories, a digital library, medical center with 120 bed spaces, Mother and Child Hospital and Teaching Hospital for clinical training, etc. He assured the visiting team that SUMAS is prepared to meet and exceed the minimum requirements set by the NMCN.
“At SUMAS, we are building a center of excellence in medical and applied sciences,” the Vice-Chancellor said. “Our facilities, academic planning, and administrative structure have been carefully designed to support the successful take-off of a world-class Department of Nursing Science.”
Following the briefing, Dr. John E. Anieche, addressed the University Management Team, stating that the purpose of the visit was to offer advisory support and assess readiness in accordance with the Council’s guidelines and regulatory framework.
“We are here to ensure that all necessary structures, both academic and physical, are in place for the safe and effective training of professional nurses,” said Dr. Anieche. “This advisory visit is part of our due diligence process to guide institutions in aligning with national standards.”
The team then embarked on a comprehensive tour of the university facilities, including Lecture Halls, Laboratories, ICT Centers, Faculty of Allied Health Sciences (Nursing Science department). They also inspected Hostels, Libraries, and health facilities intended for clinical postings and practical training.
The visit marks a pivotal step in the university’s ambition to expand its academic offerings in the health sciences. The Department of Nursing Science at SUMAS is expected to significantly contribute to the training of highly skilled and ethically grounded nurses in Nigeria.
More updates are expected following the Council’s final recommendations.
