Lagos State Council of the National Association of Nigeria Nurses and Midwives (NANNM) has issued a press statement revealing that the person apprehended in connection with the injection administered to the late Nigerian rapper, Ilerioluwa Oladimeji Aloba, popularly known as Mohbad, is not a registered nurse. The announcement was made through an official statement posted on the association’s X (formerly Twitter) account late Friday.
The press release, signed by the Lagos NANNM Secretary, Toba Odumosu, underlines the importance of professionalism in reporting and conducting investigations regarding the circumstances leading to the rapper’s demise. The body stressed that the media must exercise caution and accuracy during this crucial phase of the inquiry.
In the statement, NANNM also discredited the term ‘Auxiliary Nurse,’ asserting that it has no place within Nigeria’s healthcare system or legal framework.
Expressing condolences, the association extended its sympathies to the family, friends, fans, and associates of the late ‘peace’ hitmaker, Mohbad, who passed away on September 12.
The statement reads in part, “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 emphasize the critical need to verify the qualifications and professional status of individuals before labeling them as healthcare professionals.
“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.”
