By Chinaza Osigwe
The Anambra State House of Assembly has passed the Anambra State Mission Schools of Nursing and Midwifery (Amendment No. 2) Bill 2025, marking a significant legislative step toward modernizing healthcare education in the state.
The bill, which amends the existing legal framework guiding mission-owned schools of nursing and midwifery, is designed to streamline operations and bring the institutions in line with national and international best practices.
Chief Tony Muobike, member representing Aguata Constituency II and sponsor of the bill, said the amendment was necessary to close existing gaps in the principal law and empower mission institutions to deliver quality, world-class nursing education.
“The amendment will elevate the standards of these schools, making them more competitive and better equipped to produce skilled healthcare professionals for our hospitals and communities,” Muobike stated.
Speaker of the House, Rt. Hon. Somtochukwu Udeze, praised the passage of the bill, describing it as a clear demonstration of the Assembly’s commitment to supporting the health sector and developing a competent, homegrown medical workforce.
With the new amendment, mission schools of nursing and midwifery in Anambra are expected to benefit from improved regulatory oversight, enhanced training capacity, and strengthened alignment with healthcare delivery goals across the state.
