Abuja, Nigeria – March 12, 2025 – The Nursing and Midwifery Council of Nigeria (NMCN) has commenced its Professional Examination in Midwifery, running from Tuesday, March 11, to Friday, March 14, 2025. The nationwide examination serves as a critical assessment for aspiring midwives, evaluating both theoretical knowledge and practical competencies before licensure.
Over 13,000 Candidates from accredited midwifery institutions across Nigeria are currently undertaking the Computer-Based Test (CBT), Fellow Nurses Africa can confirm.
Expressing mixed emotions about the examination, some students described the questions as challenging yet reflective of real-world midwifery practice.
Speaking to Fellow Nurses Africa correspondent this afternoon, Amaka who’s currently writing her own exam in Lagos stated she’s well prepared for the exam and hoping for the best when the results are released.
“I’ve been preparing for months, and while the written exams were quite detailed, I feel confident about my performance so far,” said Amaka.
Another student, Idris, added, “The questions were fair, but some were unexpected. It really tested how well we understand midwifery beyond memorization.”
Smooth and Transparent Process
With the exams in progress, candidates are now preparing for the practical sessions, which are widely regarded as the most rigorous phase. This component requires students to demonstrate hands-on midwifery skills, including patient care, emergency response, and labor management.
Speaking exclusively to Fellow Nurses Africa, Mr. Alhassan Ndagi, Registrar of the Nursing and Midwifery Council of Nigeria, described this year’s examination as one of the smoothest since the introduction of the CBT format.
“We have ensured that all necessary measures are in place to facilitate a seamless examination process. The candidates have shown great enthusiasm, and we are pleased with how the exercise is progressing nationwide,” Ndagi stated.
13,000 Candidates Across 71 Test Centers
According to NMCN, 13,000 student midwives are currently sitting for the examination across 71 accredited CBT test centers nationwide. The Council has reaffirmed its commitment to ensuring a credible and efficient assessment process, in line with global best practices for midwifery education and licensing.
As the examinations progress, students remain focused, knowing that a successful outcome will bring them one step closer to fulfilling their dreams of becoming licensed midwives.
Stay tuned for further updates as the practical sessions commence later this week.
