Nigerian Universities Nursing Students Association (NUNSA) is set to hold its 28th Annual General Assembly in Lagos from 7th to 12th April 2025 at the College of Medicine (LUTH).

The event, which is being held for the first time in Lagos and dubbed ?EKO Flare 2025,? has as its theme ?Empowering Nurse, a Catalyst for Sustaining Healthcare in Africa,? is expected to host over 1000 students from different institutions in the country.

Speaking at a press conference announcing the event, NUNSA National President Jimoh Khadijah said the general assembly, whose theme aligns with the current healthcare challenges in Africa, would start officially on Monday.

On Tuesday, she disclosed that there will be an inter-regional quiz competition. This will be followed by a virtual- reality session on Wednesday.

On Thursday, the students will walk against quackery which is one of the challenges facing the nursing profession.

There will be Nurseathon competition, medical outreach including cancer awareness outreach at CMS Primary school, Bariga.

The event will be round up with AGM, dinner and inauguration of new NUNSA excos.

Jimoh emphasised that the convention will address key opportunities for nursing students, advocacy for improved working conditions, professional development, strategies for enhancing access to quality nursing education, initiatives designed to increase nurse retention, key issues facing nursing students and the profession in Africa among others.

Commenting on the event, Deputy Provost, College of Medicine, Prof Daniel Odebiyi who represented the Provost of the college, Prof. Ademola Oremosu said the institution is excited that the convention is holding for the first time in Lagos and preparations have been made to make it a success.

He noted that the convention will address how to advance nursing and strengthen health care systems.

Others who spoke glowingly about the convention were HOD Nursing, Prof A.A Farotimi, Dr. Raphael Akangbe, Mr. Tokunbo Smith, Mrs Gbahabo, Dr. Olaide Omotosho of health kinetic clinic among others.

Dignitaries expected at the convention include Lagos Commissioner for Health, Prof Akin Abayomi , Oreoluwa Finnih-Awokoya, the Special Adviser on Sustainable Development Goals to the Governor of Lagos State, Director of Nursing Services, Lagos State, Nr. Olusola Aketi, Kemi Ogunyemi, a two term member of the Lagos State Health Service Commission among others. (The Nation)

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