The Bureau News: NANNM Marks Nurses Week in Kebbi, Passes Vote of Confidence on Governor Idris
By Aliyu Usman, Birnin Kebbi
The National Association of Nigerian Nurses and Midwives (NANNM), Kebbi State chapter, has commenced activities to mark the 2026 International Nurses Week, passing a vote of confidence on Governor Nasir Idris for what it described as his strong support for nurses and the health sector, The Bureau News reports.
The event, held on Wednesday at the auditorium of the Kebbi State College of Nursing Sciences in Birnin Kebbi, attracted nurses, student nurses and top government officials.
Nigeria News Today: Kebbi Nurses Praise Governor Nasir Idris
Speaking during the ceremony, the Kebbi State Chairman of NANNM, Comrade Nurse Kelani Abdulwaliyu, urged practicing and student nurses to remain worthy ambassadors of the state wherever they serve.
He described Governor Nasir Idris as a nurse-friendly leader and said the association decided to pass a vote of confidence on him in appreciation of his continued support for healthcare workers and nursing students.
“Considering the governor’s unequalled love and support for nurses, we have decided to pass a vote of confidence on him to encourage him to do more for nurses and the healthcare sector in Kebbi State,” Abdulwaliyu said.
He also commended nurses across the state for their contributions to the growth of the health sector.
The Bureau News Reports Call for Greater Autonomy for Nurses
The guest speaker, Nurse Attah Babangida Kashim of the Federal Medical Centre, Birnin Kebbi, delivered a lecture on the theme: “Our Nurses, Our Future: Empowered Nurses Save Lives.”
Kashim called on the Federal Government to formulate policies that would grant nurses greater professional autonomy and stronger representation in healthcare policy decisions.
“We are advocating for autonomy and representation in policy formulation that affects nurses. We also need to be empowered to enable us discharge our responsibilities effectively,” he said.
He noted that nurses account for about 80 percent of the healthcare workforce and should be given the enabling environment needed to maximise their contribution.
Cultural Activities Highlight Kebbi Nurses Week Celebration
The celebration featured debates, cultural dance competitions and the launch of a poem dedicated to the Kebbi NANNM chairman.
The Commissioner for Higher Education, Alhaji Isah Tunga, urged nurses to continue supporting the administration of Governor Nasir Idris.
The event was attended by the Commissioner for Health, veteran nurses, and the pioneer Provost of the Kebbi State College of Nursing Sciences, Alhaji Bello Nasala, among other stakeholders in the nursing profession.
The Bureau News reports that International Nurses Week is observed annually to recognise the critical role nurses play in healthcare delivery and public health.
