The Nursing and Midwifery Council of Nigeria has reopened the verification portal for nurses and midwives on its website.
Checks on the NMCN portal on Saturday, 14th of September , 2024 showed that nurses and midwives can now submit verification requests.
Message on the portal reads , “Good news, verification requests are back online.
“Please note that henceforth expiration dates on renewal applications will be calculated based on the date you applied.”
This development comes after the portal’s deactivation in February 2024, which had caused significant challenges for Nigerian nurses and midwives working abroad, including legal and employment difficulties.
The reopened portal will now process renewal applications based on the date of application, addressing previous concerns about expiration dates.
The initial closure and revised guidelines, which required a minimum of two years of post-qualification experience and additional documentation, sparked widespread protests and legal actions from affected nurses.
The House of Representatives intervened, urging the NMCN to reconsider the revised guidelines.
In response to the reopening, the National Association of Nigeria Nurses and Midwives (NANNM) has reiterated calls for urgent government intervention on various issues, including salary payments and other pressing concerns for the nursing community.
