A Bill for an Act to provide Federal College of Nursing and Midwifery at Ayedun in Oke-Ero Local Government Area of Kwara State, on Wednesday, scaled second reading at the House of Representatives.
Hon. Tunji Olawuyi (member representing Ekiti, Isin, Irepodun, and Oke-Ero Federal Constituency) who sponsored the bill, said the proposed Institution when established will provide courses of instruction in academic and professional programmes for students and services that are incidental to the object of the college.
He stated that the college would also provide training and research in general Nursing, Midwifery, and other specialisations in Nursing.
This, according to him, will lead to the award of professional certificates, diplomas, degrees, and basic certificates.
The lawmaker said that the college would also provide avenues for continuing education in Nursing and Midwifery.
Olawuyi added that the college would provide opportunities for his constituents and other Nigerians who desired to become Nurses or Midwives.