The Managing Director of the News Agency of Nigeria (NAN), Malam Ali M. Ali, has commended the contributions of nurses and midwives to national development, describing their role in society as indispensable.
The MD of NAN gave the commendation at the Nurses and Midwives Connect Conference on Saturday in Kano, Kano State.
He emphasised the importance of the media in amplifying the achievements of the nursing profession.
He said the media had the responsibility of projecting the impact of nurses and midwives by turning their stories into public understanding, policy reforms, and national pride.
“When nursing progress is documented well, society heals faster, misinformation drops, trust grows, and the next generation of caregivers feels called to begin,” he said.
Ali congratulated the organisers for creating a platform for connection, learning and recognition, emphasising that such events helped to keep the nursing profession visible and relevant.
He urged nurses and midwives to remain dedicated to their duties and continue contributing to quality healthcare delivery across the country.
He added: “May your hands stay steady, your voices stay strong, and your progress never flatten.
“The next step is your pulse, and we are better for you.”
Also speaking, the Registrar of the Nursing and Midwifery Council of Nigeria (NMCN), Ndagi Alhassan, called on nurses and midwives to continue upholding professionalism and dedication in their practice.
Alhassan advised nursing and midwifery students to prepare for a profession that demanded innovation, adaptability and lifelong learning in response to emerging healthcare challenges.
He encouraged clinical nurses to develop specialised skills and embrace evidence-based practice, while urging nurse educators to adopt innovative teaching methods to prepare future-ready practitioners.
The Registrar emphasised the importance of higher education, specialisation, continuing professional development and digital literacy in advancing nursing and midwifery practice in Nigeria.
He said: “Nurses should adhere to professional standards, report and learn from clinical incidents, participate in quality improvement initiatives, and maintain competence through continuous learning.
“Quality care is not an option, it is a professional obligation.
“We are committed to advancing nursing and midwifery practice in Nigeria.”
The Vice-Chancellor of Skyline University and Chief Host of the event, Ajit Kumar, said the conference underscored Nurses and Midwives Connect’s commitment to promoting the profession and inspiring future healthcare practitioners.
Also speaking, the Chairman of the organisation, Ahmad Bashir, said the initiative was born out of a deep passion for the nursing profession.
Bashir said: “We are young and understand the importance of shaping our future.
“Nursing is one of the most underrated professions in the world, yet nurses make up more than 50 per cent of the global health workforce, according to the World Health Organisation.”
