Our History

The Forum for Nigerian Nurses and Midwives Abroad was initially formed in December 2019 as a group of nurses organizing a courtesy visit to the Registrar of the Nursing and Midwifery Council of Nigeria (NMCN). However, through shared experiences and a growing passion within the group, it evolved into a dedicated initiative aimed at advancing our noble profession in Nigeria. Officially, the Forum was recognized and received its certificate of operations from the Corporate Affairs Commission on December 12, 2023.

Our Vision

  • Improve the standard of nursing practice in Nigeria by promoting evidence-based nursing practice, thereby improving healthcare for all Nigerians.
  • Collaborate with nursing leadership and organizations in advancing nursing practice, education, policy, and research
  • Advance and protect the profession of nursing by supporting nurses, and the image of nursing in Nigeria.
  • Support the professional and career development of Nigerian Nurses in the diaspora.

Our Mission

The mission of FNNMA is to provide leadership that will shape the future of nursing and transform the nation’s healthcare in Nigeria.

ABOUT THE PRESIDENT

Elizabeth Bosede Adegbenro is a Registered nurse and midwife who graduated at Obafemi Awolowo University Teaching Hospitals Complex School of Nursing and School of Midwifery in May 2002 and March 2005 respectively. She served as Welfare Officer II in 1999/2000 and President in 2000/2001 Central Executive Council of the National Association of Nigeria Students Nurses, Midwives and Perioperative Nurses. Bose commenced her career as a registered nurse in County Hospital, Ogba-Aguda Lagos for about five months and then proceeded to work at the Osun State Local Government Service Commission as Staff Nurse / Midwife in Ilesa East Local Government precisely between June 2003 and April 2007 before securing employment with Obafemi Awolowo University Teaching Hospitals Complex Wesley Guild Hospital, Ilesa Osun State, and threw in her towel in 2016 before relocated to Canada in the same year. She is currently a USRN and base in Albuquerque New Mexico. Bose is a cool - headed and God fearing lady, always loving and willing to serve and be of help in any capacity.

OUR EXECUTIVES CABINET

Meet our highly qualified and professional team with wealth of experience, knowledge and success stories

ADELEKE ADEDEJI

DEPUTY SECRETARY

DR. OLONIYO OLUYEMISI

DIRECTOR OF FINANCE

HRM OGUNGBOHUN KAYODE

DIRECTOR OF PUBLICITY AND MOBILIZATION

AYENI OLABISI

DIRECTOR OF SOCIALS AND WELFARE

OKOTIE SUNDAY GEORGE

EXECUTIVE REPRESENTATIVE OF NURSING PRACTICE

TT BIYA

EXECUTIVE REPRESENTATIVE OF NURSING EDUCATION

DR. ONI DAVID

EXECUTIVE REPRESENTATIVE OF NURSING RESEARCH