Nurse who treated late Nigerian musician, Mohbad is not a registered professional, says Nigerian nurse association
The National Association of Nigerian Nurses and Midwives (NANNM), Lagos State Council, has disclosed that the nurse who injected the Nigerian Musician, Ilerioluwa Aloba, popularly known as Mohbad is not a registered professional.
Penpushing reports that the body of nurses made this known in a statement by its secretary, Toba Odumosu, and called for thorough investigations into the death of Afrobeat star, who gave up the ghost on 12 September, 2023 under controversial circumstance
“Our preliminary investigations indicate that the individual reportedly taken into custody by the police for providing care to Mohbad is not a registered nurse. We emphasise the critical need to verify the qualifications and professional status of individuals before labelling them as healthcare professionals”, the statement emphasised
Penpushing further reports that the association said it is closely monitoring the situation with keen interest, noting that the importance of professionalism in reporting and conducting the investigation which has gained global attention.
The association pointed out that it is regrettable that Nigeria’s healthcare system faces significant regulatory challenges, leading to the presence of unqualified individuals performing medical roles they are not trained for.
Penpushing also reports that the statement explained that to be recognised as a nurse in Nigeria, one must complete a rigorous five-year Bachelor of Nursing Science programme at a university, followed by an additional year of internship.
‘Alternatively, one can undergo training at an accredited School/College of Nursing and become registered and licensed by the Nursing and Midwifery Council of Nigeria (NMCN). We wish to clarify that the term ‘Auxiliary Nurse’ has no place within Nigeria’s healthcare system or its laws. An individual is either a qualified nurse or an unqualified individual performing tasks beyond their competence’.
Penpushing reports that National Association of Nigerian Nurses and Midwives (NANNM), expressed its deepest condolences to the family and associates of the late 27-year-old musician, during this difficult time.
‘We fully support the ongoing investigation into the circumstances surrounding his death and urge the relevant authorities to leave no stone unturned in the pursuit of justice for him. We demand that all media outlets that inaccurately reported the arrest of a Nurse take immediate corrective action to rectify their stories’, the association said
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