The Nursing and Midwifery Council of Nigeria, NMCN, has reportedly issued a fresh directive reinforcing the acceptance of the Senior Arabic and Islamic Secondary School Certificate Examination, SAISSCE, as a valid entry qualification into nursing programmes.
According to Sahara Reporters, the circular, sent to various stakeholders including commissioners of health, vice chancellors, provosts, directors of nursing services, and university teaching hospitals, underlines the Council’s commitment to inclusivity in nursing education.
The paper reported that it obtained the memo on Wednesday, signed by Ndagi Alhassan, the acting Registrar and Chief Executive Officer of the Nursing and Midwifery Council.
The Council emphasized that SAISSCE stands alongside other officially recognized certificates, such as the WAEC and NECO SSCE, for admission purposes.
“Please ensure that candidates presenting the SAISSCE are given due consideration for admission based on the specific requirements of the programme.
This is consistent with the Federal Government's approvals and the National Council on Education, NCE's approval of the SAISSCE in February 2011 at its 57th meeting in Sokoto, Nigeria.”;
“Ensure compliance with this directive and bring the content of this circular to the attention of all concerned.”;
“Thank you for your cooperation with the Council in promoting and maintaining excellence in nursing education and practice in Nigeria in line with global best practice,”; part of the memo read.
