Nigerian Nurses in UK and US Forced Back Home Over Delay in Certificate Verification

Nigerian Nurses in UK and US Forced Back Home Over Delay in Certificate Verification

The sudden deactivation of the verification portal by the Nursing and Midwifery Council of Nigeria in February has plunged countless Nigerian nurses and midwives working abroad into turmoil.

Currently, healthcare workers are encountering hurdles in renewing their licenses and meeting the regulatory requirements set by international bodies.

Already, some nurses without the necessary verification from the NMCN find themselves in violation of visa conditions and employment laws, resulting in legal consequences.

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Nigerian Nurses Trapped by License Verification Suspension: Calls Mount for Immediate Action from NMC

Nigerian Nurses Trapped by License Verification Suspension: Calls Mount for Immediate Action from NMC

Nigerian nurses, already burdened by overwork and poor remuneration, are now facing a new and alarming challengeā€”being held professionally hostage by the Nursing and Midwifery Council of Nigeria (NMCN). The council has indefinitely suspended the verification of licenses, a mandatory process required for nurses seeking to migrate abroad for better opportunities. This move has sparked outrage across social media, with many calling on the NMCN to lift this restriction and allow nurses to pursue better working conditions outside Nigeria.

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