SUNDAY April 13, 2025 |
By thenewsdesk.ng
The Nigerian Air Force (NAF) College of Nursing Sciences’ (NAFCONS) has achieved a remarkable 100% pass rate in national nursing license examination, showcasing the institution’s commitment to excellence in nursing education.
Commandant of NAFCONS, Squadron Leader Boyi Elisha, announced this during the matriculation ceremony for National Diploma I (Set 6) students of NAFCONS, in Kaduna yesterday.
He said the outstanding performance reflects the college’s dedication to producing highly skilled and competent nursing professionals.
A statement by Air Commodore Ehimen Ejodame said the Commandant of NAFCONS, thanked the Chief of Air Staff (CAS), Air Marshal Hasan Abubakar, and regulatory agencies for their sustained support to the college.
In his remarks, Air Marshal Abubakar urged the Nursing and Midwifery Council of Nigeria (NMCN) to adopt NAFCONS pioneering “Air Mobile First Aid” training as a national standard.
The CAS who was represented by the Chief of Medical Services, Air Vice Marshal Anthony Ekpe, said the training, which he said was first in Nigeria, has the potential to revolutionise emergency healthcare across the country.
He said: “This initiative is not just a military innovation, it is a national asset. It is time we scale this program beyond NAFCONS, making it a cornerstone in our national nursing curriculum. The future of emergency healthcare in Nigeria depends on it.”
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