NMCN SILENT ON THE EXAMINATION BOOKLETS FOUND AT AN IMPROPER LOCATION; No communication/update from the leadership of NMCN. Written by Olabanji Joel

02/04/2021




On the 12th of March 2021, I wrote a report concerning the heaps of examination booklets found with an individual selling suya. Following the publication of the report, it was brought to my notice that the leadership of the Nursing and Midwifery Council of Nigeria had begun work to discover the person behind the ridiculous act and recover the booklets in circulation. On the 16th of March, 2021, I wrote another report about the feedback from the council and also what we expect from the council. In the second report, it was requested that the council should give us a feedback on the issue in two weeks and also expose the perpetrator(s) of this ridiculous act and anything otherwise will be termed a cover up from the council. 




It will interest all to know that today, 2nd of April, 2021 makes it three weeks since the first publication on this matter was made and till date, no other feedback or communication from the council as to who the perpetrator is or what has been done to the person or those in the department where this documents got out. The two weeks given for press conference, communication and punishment has been exceeded and the mistrust we have in the leadership of the Nursing and Midwifery Council still lingers as they have once again shown it to all that the ridicule of Nursing profession by an in-house person doesn't shame them as much as it shame those of us they are leading, it seems they prefer maintaining the dignity of the person involved in this demeaning act than preserving the image and dignity of the profession.


In the second report which I wrote, it was stated that if the council fails to do something about this issue as they promised, the issue will be escalated to the mainstem media and the entire populace so that it would be promptly handled by probably the ministry of health and the neglect from the council leaders will be clearly noted with emphasis on deliberate aversion of punishment against the individual who has selfishly sold out the glory of the profession. 

Lack of impulsion from the leaders of the Nursing Council and the nursing union has caused nursing to be stripped off her nobility, the profession has been dragged into the mud severally due to several factors from some nurses and bad eggs within the profession. On this note, we call on the leadership of Nursing and Midwifery Council of Nigeria in a matter of urgency to stand for Nurses and protect the image of Nursing by exposing the culprit behind the Examining booklets found with the suya man, we hope our trust in the council and nursing union would be rejuvenated, we hope justice would be unbiasedly served. 




While understanding that the council might have been busy with other things over the last three weeks, we hope to get communicated to about whom the perpetrator of the demeaning act is and the punishment for the individual. If nothing on done by 11:59pm on 9th of April, 2021, it means the council leadership want the news to get exposed to the world and also for the intervention of everyone both nurses and non nurses. We however don't want to drag the profession or the leaders of the profession in the mud but we hope not to get dared and be pushed to seeking for help ourselves.


Thank you and God bless

Olabanji Joel

Comments

  1. Mordecai2 April 2021 at 11:00

    This is sad that the Nursing leaders failed in their duty

    ReplyDelete

Post a Comment

Popular posts from this blog

2025 International Nurses Day Write-up by Olabanji Joel Orolugbagbe

Image
"Caring for Nurses: The Key to a Stronger Economy" The 2025 International Nurses Day theme, "Our Nurses, Our Future; Caring for Nurses Strengthens Economies," resonates deeply with nurses worldwide. As the International Council of Nurses (ICN) aptly puts it, "Building on the success of the 2024 International Nurses Day theme, The Economic Power of Care, the 2025 theme shifts focus to the health and wellbeing of nurses." The Unseen Struggles of Nurses Nursing has evolved significantly over the years, with numerous specialities and forms of care aimed at promoting patient health, preventing illness, and facilitating coping with disabilities and nursing patients to a peaceful death. However, the emotional, physical, social, and financial toll on nurses remains largely unaddressed. Who cares for the heart that cares? The increasing workload, economic pressures, and fear of litigation have made nursing jobs more challenging than ever. Several nurses have left t...
Read more

The Reality of Marriage: Beyond Love by Olabanji Joel Orolugbagbe

Image
In my three years of marriage and what I have seen of marriages around me, I have come to realize that every day is an opportunity to celebrate love, foster understanding, practice forgiveness, and make sacrifices. Contrary to the notion that all you need for a successful marriage is love, I have learned that it takes intentional effort and investment from both partners. Sacrifices and forgiveness are just as crucial as love in making a marriage last, peaceful, and happy. Marriage is often romanticized, but the reality is that it requires hard work and dedication, which many marriage speakers tend not to speak about. Love alone isn't enough; financial stability also plays a significant role in strengthening the bond in marriage. Forgiveness and sacrifice are essential, not just during challenging times but as a continuous process. Both partners must be willing to sacrifice their individual interests and preferences to maintain peace and harmony and family growth. As the saying goes...
Read more

PRIORITIZING WHAT MATTERS by Olabanji Joel Orolugbagbe

Image
Yesterday, I discharged a very demanding patient home. As she was about to leave the ward with her daughter, she called me over for a hug and expressed her gratitude. She told her daughter that I was a good nurse and was happy that I was part of her care team throughout her hospital stay. This gesture hit me differently, and it motivated me to do even more for my patients. As an adult with family responsibilities, I have come to realize that my profession is not just a job but a source of sustenance. I have learned to prioritize my role as a nurse above every thing I was actively doing before having a family, and the appreciation from patients like this one means a lot to me. Recently, I had a conversation with my cousin, and I shared with him that the only thing that can get under my skin is being told I am not good at my job because I see it as a threat to my source of livelihood and if genuinely done, I see it as a push to improve myself. I have accepted that I have shifted my focus...
Read more