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Africa-Press – Nigeria. <\/strong><\/span>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.<\/p>\n

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\u2019s commitment to inclusivity in nursing education.<\/p>\n

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.<\/p>\n

The Council emphasized that SAISSCE stands alongside other officially recognized certificates, such as the WAEC and NECO SSCE, for admission purposes.<\/p>\n

\u201cPlease ensure that candidates presenting the SAISSCE are given due consideration for admission based on the specific requirements of the programme.<\/p>\n

This is consistent with the Federal Government\u2019s approvals and the National Council on Education, NCE\u2019s approval of the SAISSCE in February 2011 at its 57th meeting in Sokoto, Nigeria.\u201d<\/p>\n

\u201cEnsure compliance with this directive and bring the content of this circular to the attention of all concerned.\u201d<\/p>\n

\u201cThank 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,\u201d part of the memo read.<\/p>\n

For More News And Analysis About Nigeria<\/span> Follow Africa-Press<\/span><\/strong><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

Africa-Press – Nigeria. 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. 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