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NMCN Examination: Encomiums trail Atiba University Oyo
Atiba University Oyo has continued to receive widespread commendation following its outstanding performance in the recently concluded Midwifery professional examination conducted by the Nursing and Midwifery Council of Nigeria (NMCN).
The University recorded an impressive 100 per cent pass rate in the examination, with all its candidates successfully meeting the Council’s requirements for professional qualification.
In a press statement signed by the Vice-Chancellor, Professor Sunday Olawale Okeniyi, the institution disclosed that all its candidates who participated in the nationwide examination held in March 2026 passed successfully, a feat that underscores the University’s rising profile in nursing education.
“This remarkable achievement places Atiba University among the leading institutions in nursing education in Nigeria,” the Vice-Chancellor stated.
The NMCN examination remains the statutory benchmark for the certification and licensure of nurses and midwives in Nigeria, assessing both theoretical knowledge and clinical competence.
According to the statement, “the success of our students in this rigorous exercise is a clear reflection of the University’s unwavering commitment to academic excellence, high-quality clinical training, and strict adherence to regulatory standards.”
The University Management attributed this milestone to several key factors, including the dedication and professionalism of its academic and clinical faculty; the discipline, resilience, and hard work of its students; as well as the provision of a conducive learning environment supported by modern training facilities.
This achievement further reinforces Atiba University’s position as a fast-rising centre of excellence in healthcare education, committed to producing competent, ethical, and globally competitive nursing professionals.
The Management extended its heartfelt congratulations to the successful candidates and commended the head of department and all staff of the Nursing Science Department for their invaluable contributions.
It also reaffirmed the University’s resolve to sustain this standard of excellence and continuously enhance the quality of its academic programmes.