Federal College of Nursing and Midwifery, Zaria Bill

A Bill establishes a Federal College of Nursing and Midwifery in Zaria, Kaduna State, to expand training capacity for healthcare workers. It addresses critical shortages by prioritizing students and facilities in Northern Nigeria. The college improves maternal and child health services across the North-West zone.

Federal College of Nursing and Midwifery, Zaria Bill Policy Overview

What Is This Policy?

A bill to establish a Federal College of Nursing and Midwifery in Zaria, Kaduna State, to expand training capacity for nurses and midwives in Northern Nigeria and address critical healthcare workforce shortages.

Who Does It Target?

Nursing and midwifery students from across Nigeria, with priority to the North Healthcare facilities seeking trained nursing staff in Kaduna and the North-West Federal Ministry of Health and Nursing and Midwifery Council of Nigeria Communities requiring improved maternal and child health services

What Does It Aim to Achieve?

Expand Nigeria's nursing and midwifery training capacity in the North-West geopolitical zone Reduce the nurse-to-population deficit in Northern Nigeria Improve maternal and child health outcomes through greater midwifery availability Complement existing health infrastructure at ABU Zaria and other Zaria health institutions

Key Features

Current Status

Funding: Federal Government recurrent and capital budget; TETFund contributions

How to Access

Admission via JAMB UTME and NMC entry requirements upon establishment. Requirements: Five O-Level credits including Biology, Chemistry/Physics, and English JAMB UTME score at or above college cut-off Medical fitness clearance from recognised physician Application method: JAMB portal: www.jamb.gov.ng upon establishment

Impact & Metrics

The North-West has Nigeria's worst nurse-to-population ratio; expanding training facilities in Zaria directly addresses this systemic healthcare workforce gap.

Official Resources

Website: www.fmoh.gov.ng | www.nmcn.gov.ng Contact: Federal Ministry of Health — [email protected] | NMC — [email protected] Federal Republic of Nigeria — Policy Summary Document | March 2026

Legal Framework

Constitution of the Federal Republic of Nigeria 1999; Nursing and Midwifery Council of Nigeria Act; National Health Act 2014; National Board for Technical Education Act