The Nursing and Midwifery Council of Nigeria (NMCN) has directed schools offering nursing programmes to accept the Senior Arabic and Islamic Secondary School Certificate Examination (SAISSCE) as an alternative to the West African Examinations Council (WAEC) and the National Examinations Council of Nigeria (NECO).
According to Sahara Reporters, the new directive was contained in a circular sent to commissioners of health, vice chancellors, provosts, directors of nursing services, and teaching hospitals across the country.
The council stated that the move is part of its efforts to promote 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 emphasised that SAISSCE stands alongside other officially recognised 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.
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