Lagos, Nigeria — The Elegant Nurses Forum (ENF) has cautioned nurses across the country to disregard what it described as misleading information suggesting that the Nursing and Midwifery Council of Nigeria (NMCN) board has been constituted and scheduled for inauguration in June.
In a press statement signed by its National Coordinator, Nurse Thomas Abiodun Olamide, the forum characterized the circulating claims as propaganda aimed at undermining the ongoing agitation by young nurses over what it called persistent neglect and stagnation in the profession.
The ENF warned that such reports appear to be a calculated attempt to weaken the growing resistance against what it termed the “continued humiliation” of nurses, urging stakeholders not to lose focus at a critical time in the struggle for reforms.
“We strongly advise nurses to disregard such information,” the statement read. “At this critical moment, we must remain focused, united, and determined.”
The forum called on organisers, coordinators, and supporters of the movement to intensify preparations for a planned mass action, emphasizing that the agitation goes beyond certification issues to broader concerns about career growth, dignity, and the future of nursing in Nigeria.
According to the group, historical patterns show that authorities often deploy “deceptive tactics” to discourage legitimate struggles, warning young nurses against being distracted by what it described as false hope.
The ENF reaffirmed its commitment to advocating for nurses’ rights and resisting what it termed intimidation and injustice within the system. It stressed that the challenges faced by young nurses reflect deeper systemic issues affecting the entire profession.
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Addressing nurses directly, the forum encouraged them to remain peaceful, organised, and resolute, noting that meaningful change often requires persistence and collective action.
“An injury to one nurse is an injury to all,” the statement concluded.
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