NMCN), is the sole governing body that regulates all cadres of nurses and midwives in Nigeria.
[3][4] The Council maintains standards of practice, and enforces discipline within the Nigerian nursing profession.
[6][7] The Council is headed by secretary General/Registrar, who is helped by other professional and non-professional staff.
[11] The Nursing and Midwifery Council of Nigeria was formally established by decree No.
Other zonal offices are located in Sokoto, Kaduna, Bauchi, Enugu, Port Harcourt, and Lagos.