A former Governor of Kano State, Abdullahi Ganduje, has urged 206 foreign-trained newly inducted Nigerian nurses to practically apply the knowledge acquired abroad to strengthen Nigeria’s health sector.
Ganduje, also a former National Chairman of the All Progressives Congress (APC), made the call at the 15th induction ceremony of the Nursing and Midwifery Council of Nigeria (NMCN) in Abuja on Thursday.
The induction followed completion of the mandatory adaptation programme and successful passing of the NMCN professional examination, officially qualifying the foreign-trained nurses to practice professionally in Nigeria.
Ganduje, who chaired the programme, said applying acquired skills at home was the only way overseas training could make a lasting impact on Nigeria’s healthcare system.
He emphasized that learning and practice must go hand in hand, stressing that education becomes truly valuable only when effectively applied in daily professional duties.
Ganduje commended the NMCN for improving standards and ensuring that both Nigerian-trained and foreign-trained professionals contribute meaningfully to healthcare delivery.
He described the return of Nigerians trained abroad to practice at home as encouraging and beneficial to national development.
“We have our children studying abroad and returning to practice here. It is very encouraging,” he said.
Earlier, the Registrar and Chief Executive Officer of the NMCN, Ndagi Alhassan, described the induction as “historic.”
Alhassan said the inductees had met all requirements for registration and license in line with global best practices.
He explained that the ceremony formally enrolled the nurses into the professional register after they took the Oath of Allegiance.
The oath, he noted, commits the nurses to confidentiality, professionalism, and adherence to the rules guiding the nursing profession.
Alhassan congratulated the inductees, their parents, guardians, and lecturers for their support throughout the overseas training and the adaptation programme in Nigeria.
He pledged the council’s commitment to continuous improvement and the production of highly skilled nurses to strengthen healthcare delivery nationwide.
Alhassan urged the inductees to uphold professional ethics, rules, and regulations in the discharge of their duties.
Speaking on behalf of the inductees, Ms Cynthia Okwor thanked the NMCN for the recognition accorded them.
She said the induction symbolized dedication, resilience, and professional excellence.
According to her, the honor has inspired the inductees to remain committed to their goals and to pursue continuous professional development.
