Sanwo-Olu Urges Nurses To Adapt Technology For Better Services

Governor of Lagos State Babajide Sanwo-Olu has urged nurses to adapt and harness the power of technology to enhance nursing education curriculum and professional examinations, stressing that this will ultimately improve the quality of patient care in healthcare facilities across Nigeria.

Sanwo-Olu who gave this advice yesterday at the opening ceremony of the biennial workshop for examiners of the Nursing and Midwifery Council of Nigeria (NMCN)  in Lagos, said nurses can create a more dynamic, engaging, and effective evaluation process that aligns with modern healthcare demands if the right technological tools can be leveraged.

The governor who was represented by the permanent secretary, Lagos State Ministry of Health, Dr. Olusegun Ogboye explained that health workers shared goal is to identify practical solutions that will elevate the standard of healthcare to Nigerians adding that harnessing technology will help proffer solutions to nursing education and practice in various institutions and health facilities.

Themed: “Integrating Technology into the Nursing and Midwifery Council of Nigeria’s Professional Examinations: A Tool for Advancement in Nursing Education and Practice”, Sanwo-Olu noted that the workshop is apt and significant as stakeholders in the nursing profession seeks to embark on a journey of transformation, embracing innovation, and propelling the future of nursing and midwifery education and practice in Nigeria.

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“I am aware that Nurses have always strived for excellence and continuous improvement in contributing their quota in the health sector through their vital roles as caregivers, advocates, and healthcare leaders.

“This workshop will hopefully be a collaborative platform, fostering the exchange of ideas, knowledge, and experiences, to explore how technology can be integrated seamlessly into nursing examination processes while preserving the integrity and validity of the assessments.’’