The sudden deactivation of the verification portal by the Nursing and Midwifery Council of Nigeria in February has plunged countless Nigerian nurses and midwives working abroad into turmoil.
Currently, healthcare workers are encountering hurdles in renewing their licences and meeting the regulatory requirements set by international bodies.
Already, some nurses without the necessary verification from the NMCN find themselves in violation of visa conditions and employment laws, resulting in legal consequences.
Report revealed that that many nurses abroad, including United Kingdom and United States, had been forced to return to the country over the issue.
Among them is a nurse, who spoke to newsmen on condition of anonymity to avoid being ridiculed.
He recalled how he was thrilled to join the UK Trust, a prestigious healthcare organisation, to contribute his skills to the country’s medical community after moving from Nigeria in September 2023.
His hope was, however, dashed when the council deactivated the verification portal.
