A delegation of nursing professionals has visited Sam Maris University, Supare-Akoko, Ondo State, to assess the institution’s compliance with the professional standards and ethical requirements governing nursing education in Nigeria.
The delegation was led by the Director of Nursing Services at the Ondo State Ministry of Health, Mrs Mary Aliu. Other members included the Zonal Officer of the Nursing and Midwifery Council of Nigeria (NMCN), Mr Joshua Olowofila, and the Ondo State Chairman of the National Association of Nigeria Nurses and Midwives (NANNM).
Speaking during the visit, Mrs Aliu explained that the exercise was aimed at assessing the University’s compliance with the standards and requirements of the Nursing and Midwifery Council of Nigeria.
She noted that such assessments were important in ensuring that nursing training institutions adhered to established professional guidelines for producing competent nursing practitioners.
Receiving the delegation, the Vice-Chancellor of Sam Maris University, Professor Francis Gbore, expressed appreciation for the visit and the assessment of the University’s nursing programme.
Professor Gbore disclosed that students of the University who undertook clinical training at the Federal Medical Centre, Owo, Ondo State, had received commendations from stakeholders at the hospital.
He noted that the positive feedback reflected the students’ performance during their clinical exposure and expressed appreciation to the Management and Staff of the Federal Medical Centre, Owo, for the opportunity to provide them with practical training in a healthcare environment.
The visit underscored the importance of professional oversight, adherence to regulatory standards and collaboration between nursing education institutions and relevant professional bodies in preparing students for effective nursing practice.
