By Innocent Samuel, September 23, 2023, News/Comments
LAGOS-The Lagos State Council, National Association of Nigeria Nurses and Midwives ( NANNM), has dissociate itself from a suspected Nurse alleged to have injected the late Afrobeat singer, Ilerioluwa Aloba, popularly known as Mohbad , stressing that the said Nurse is not a register member of their association.
It however chided the media for indicting the association by reporting that one of them had injected the late singer when he was brought to a private hospital, but stressed that the Said suspect is never a registered Nurse. It therefore advised the public to disregard any media report on that while chiding the media to do due diligence in their reportage and not to parade falsehood.
In a statement released earlier today, the association wants the police to arrest suspects linked to the demise of Mohbad. It could be recalled that the late singer’s father, Aloba had said that his son was injected by an auxiliary nurse before his demise-sparkling foul play and controversies. This came on heed that Vanguard had captured Mohbad’s father outburst:
“According to what I heard from people, The only thing I can think of is maybe this auxiliary nurse that used to treat people which is a very bad idea. I do not know the kind of level the woman is. They said they called her to give him an injection and that is a very bad idea and that injection can result in any length. He had wounds but I do not know the kind of wounds he had.”
Meanwhile The Association statement reads:
“The National Association of Nigeria Nurses and Midwives, Lagos State Council, expresses its deepest condolences to the family and associates of the late musician, Ilerioluwa Aloba, popularly known as Mohbad, during this difficult time. Our thoughts and prayers are with them as we mourn his tragic passing.
“We fully support the ongoing investigation into the circumstances surrounding his death and urge the relevant authorities to leave no stone unturned in the pursuit of justice for him.
“However, we must stress the importance of professionalism in reporting and conducting this investigation. NANNM is closely monitoring the situation with keen interest. Our preliminary investigations indicate that the individual reportedly taken into custody by the police for providing care to Mohbad is not a registered Nurse.
“We emphasise the critical need to verify the qualifications and professional status of individuals before labelling them as healthcare professionals,”
The Association however provided details on how a Nurses can become their member.
“In Nigeria, to be recognised as a Nurse, one must complete a rigorous five-year Bachelor of Nursing Science program at a University, followed by an additional year of internship. Alternatively, one can undergo training at an accredited School/College of Nursing and become registered and licensed by the Nursing and Midwifery Council of Nigeria.
“We wish to clarify that the term ‘Auxiliary Nurse’ has no place within Nigeria’s healthcare system or its laws. An individual is either a qualified Nurse or an unqualified individual performing tasks beyond their competence.
“Furthermore, we call on the investigating authorities and the media to exercise caution and accuracy in their reporting during this investigation. We will not tolerate any misrepresentation of Nurses and the Nursing profession. We demand that all media outlets that inaccurately reported the arrest of a Nurse take immediate corrective action to rectify their stories”.
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