The Nursing & Midwifery Council of Nigeria (NMCN) has officially released the results of the September 2025 Professional Examination in Midwifery, with an impressive 74% overall pass rate. The announcement was approved by the Coordinating Honourable Minister of Health and Social Welfare and signed by the Registrar/CEO of NMCN, Ndagi Alhassan.
Key Highlights of the Results
According to the NMCN statement, a total of 7,813 candidates sat for the examination across three categories of midwifery practice. Out of this number, 74% successfully passed, marking a strong outcome for Nigeria’s midwifery workforce pipeline.
Here’s a breakdown:
🔹 Post Basic Midwifery
- 3,532 candidates were successful
- Represents a 92% pass rate
🔹 Basic Midwifery
- 2,989 candidates were successful
- Represents a 55% pass rate
🔹 Basic Midwifery (Refresher)
- 52 candidates were successful
- Represents a 76% pass rate
🔹 Community Midwifery
- 1,240 candidates were successful
- Represents a 71% pass rate
What Happens Next for Successful Candidates
- Results will be available for verification by heads of nursing training institutions from Tuesday, 16th September 2025.
- Successful candidates must proceed to the NMCN portal (portal.nmcn.gov.ng) to complete online registration and licensing.
- Registration must be finalized within 90 days. Late registration will attract a penalty fee of ₦16,250, while failure to license after the first year will incur an additional annual penalty of ₦6,562.
Important Dates
The next Professional Examination in Midwifery has been scheduled for Tuesday, 10th March – Friday, 13th March 2026.
Heads of institutions are required to submit statistics using the Examination Application Checklist (EAC) by 31st December 2025.
Congratulations to Successful Candidates
On behalf of the Nursing and Midwifery Council of Nigeria, Registrar/CEO Ndagi Alhassan extended his congratulations:
“We sincerely congratulate all successful candidates and wish them success in their future endeavours.”
The release of these results not only highlights the dedication of Nigerian midwifery students but also strengthens the country’s efforts to maintain excellence in nursing education and maternal healthcare delivery in line with global best practices.
Final Word:
This milestone is a testament to the resilience of midwifery students and the growing capacity of Nigeria’s nursing workforce. As the country continues to grapple with maternal health challenges, this new crop of midwives represents hope for safer births and healthier families across communities. Congratulations to all candidates who passed.
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