In a bold move against the recent implementation of new certificate verification guidelines for nurses, eight nurses have taken legal action by filing a lawsuit against the Nursing and Midwifery Council of Nigeria (NMCN) and the Minister of Health. The aggrieved nurses have approached the National Industrial Court in Abuja to challenge the newly imposed regulations.
The contentious guidelines, outlined in a recent circular issued by the NMCN, have sparked controversy within the nursing profession. The directive stipulates stringent new procedures for certificate verification, triggering widespread dissatisfaction among nurses across the country.
The lawsuit, spearheaded by the group of eight nurses, aims to challenge the legality and practicality of the new guidelines, asserting that the regulations are unjust and unreasonable. The plaintiffs argue that the implementation of the guidelines could lead to detrimental consequences for nurses in the profession.
Amid mounting tensions and discontentment among nurses, the legal battle between the aggrieved nurses and the NMCN, along with the Minister of Health, is set to unfold in the National Industrial Court. The outcome of this court case could potentially sway the future course of action regarding the controversial certificate verification guidelines affecting the nursing sector.
