In a remarkable demonstration of academic excellence and professional preparedness, students of the Nursing Department of Atiba University have achieved a 100% pass rate in the recently concluded professional Midwifery examination conducted by the Nursing and Midwifery Council of Nigeria (NMCN). The examination, held nationwide last week across accredited Schools and Colleges of Nursing and Midwifery, recorded strong performance among candidates. According to reports, the overall national pass rate stood at approximately 86%, reflecting a generally commendable outcome across institutions.
Against this competitive national backdrop, Atiba University Oyo distinguished itself with an outstanding 100% success rate, placing the institution among the top-performing nursing training centres in Nigeria.
The NMCN professional examination remains the benchmark for licensing qualified nurses and midwives in Nigeria. The March 2026 results indicate that thousands of candidates participated across accredited institutions nationwide, with the Council maintaining strong emphasis on high professional and ethical standards in healthcare delivery. The examination rigorously assesses both theoretical knowledge and clinical competence, ensuring that only qualified candidates are inducted into the nursing profession.
The 100% success rate recorded by Atiba University Oyo underscores the quality of academic instruction delivered by experienced faculty, robust clinical training aligned with national standards, and effective student mentorship and examination preparedness strategies. It further reflects the University’s strategic investment in modern teaching methodologies, a conducive learning environment, and strict adherence to regulatory requirements.
Reacting to the outstanding performance, the Founder of the University, James Adesokan Ojebode, described the achievement as “a clear validation of our vision to build a centre of excellence that produces highly skilled and globally competitive healthcare professionals.” He commended the students for their diligence and applauded the faculty for their unwavering commitment to quality training.
The Vice-Chancellor, Professor Sunday Olawale Okeniyi, noted that “this 100% success rate is a product of deliberate planning, strong academic leadership, and sustained investment in both human and material resources.” He reaffirmed the University’s commitment to maintaining and surpassing this standard in future professional examinations. He
emphasized that “the outcome is a testament to the effectiveness of our curriculum, clinical exposure, and continuous assessment strategies, all of which are aligned with national and global best practices.”
The Registrar, Oyepeju Ayomide Ogunseye, Esq expressed pride in the accomplishment, stating that “the result reflects not only academic excellence but also the strength of our institutional processes and regulatory compliance.” She congratulated the students and staff for upholding the University’s standards of excellence.
The Head of the Nursing Department, Olufemi Yinyinola Makinde, Associate Professor of Nursing, commended the students for their resilience and dedication, noting that “their performance is the result of consistent hard work, discipline, and the strong mentorship culture within the Department.” She further appreciated the collective efforts of both academic and clinical staff in achieving this milestone.
The Management noted that the achievement reinforces the University’s growing reputation as a centre of excellence in nursing education, validates its training model as fit-for-purpose in producing globally competitive healthcare professionals, and serves as motivation to sustain and surpass current standards in subsequent examinations.
The success recorded by Atiba University Oyo contributes significantly to strengthening Nigeria’s healthcare workforce, improving patient care outcomes through well-trained professionals, and supporting both national and global health systems with competent nursing graduates.
As the demand for skilled nurses continues to rise globally, such outstanding performance positions Nigerian-trained professionals for greater recognition and opportunities.
The exceptional 100% pass rate achieved by Atiba University Oyo in the latest NMCN examination stands as a testament to institutional excellence, resilience, and commitment to quality education.
As the Nursing and Midwifery Council of Nigeria continues to uphold rigorous standards, the University has clearly demonstrated its capacity not only to meet but exceed national expectations.