Department of
Midwifery
Empowering the next generation of skilled and compassionate midwives
to provide quality maternal and neonatal care
Excellence in Maternal/Child Healthcare
The Department of Midwifery at AKSCONS is committed to producing well-rounded, compassionate, and competent midwives trained to provide quality maternal and neonatal care across all healthcare settings. The department operates across designated campuses with strong historical roots, notably the Oron Campus, one of Nigeria's earliest midwifery schools.
With a rich heritage dating back to the 1930s, our department combines traditional midwifery wisdom with modern healthcare practices, ensuring graduates are equipped to serve in both rural and urban settings while meeting international standards.
Clinical Excellence
Hands-on Learning
Newborn Care
Vision, Mission & Philosophy
Our guiding principles shape every aspect of midwifery education and practice
Our Motto
"Diligence, Excellence and Humanity"
Our Mission
To uphold through Teaching, Research, Innovative knowledge advancement and its application to meet the needs of families, Communities, the Nation and beyond
Our Vision
Geared towards attainment of its corporate responsibility by working and maintaining moral standard, transparency and diligence in its duties and obligations.
Our Philosophy
PHILOSOPHY OF THE COLLEGE
The Philosophy of Education in Nigeria which is based on the idea that education is a tool for national development and that all citizens should have equal access to quality education.
PHILOSOPHY OF NURSING AND MIDWIFERY COUNCIL OF NIGERIA (NMCN)
To promote and maintain excellence in Nursing education and practice in Nigeria in line with global best practices.
Historical Background
Nearly a century of excellence in midwifery education
Established as School of Midwifery
Law establishing the College was signed by the Akwa Ibom State Government.
Introduction of ND/HND Nursing programme
Programme Structure
Comprehensive midwifery education designed to produce competent and skilled midwives
Anua Campus, Uyo
Modern campus
Oron Campus
Historic midwifery training center established in the 1930s
Ituk Mbang
Historic midwifery training center established in the 1960s
Entry Requirements
Your pathway to becoming a professional midwife starts here
O-Level Requirements:
Clinical Practice
Supervised Clinical Work Experience Scheme for hands-on maternal healthcare training
Evaluation Criteria:
Emphasis on ethics, punctuality, skills development, and professional supervision throughout the clinical experience.
Professional Licensing & Examination
Your journey from student to licensed professional Midwife.
Complete all academic requirements for RM programmes
Submit required client care studies and clinical experience logs
Complete and submit a research project in midwifery practice
Pass the Computer-Based Test (CBT) pre-professional examination
pass the Nursing and Midwifery Council Professional Examination
Obtain professional license as Registered Midwife (renewable every 3 years)
Graduate Competencies
Skills and abilities our midwifery graduates demonstrate upon completion
"AKSCONS-trained midwives are ready to serve mothers and babies anywhere in the world."
Comprehensive prenatal care and monitoring
Conduct safe and normal childbirth procedures
Handle obstetric emergencies and complications
Provide family planning education and services
Newborn care, resuscitation, and support
Community education on reproductive health
Maintain confidentiality and patient rights
Rural and urban maternal healthcare services
Participate in maternal health research
Appropriate referral of high-risk cases
Career Pathways
AKSCONS midwifery graduates are in high demand across diverse healthcare settings
Maternal and child health services in PHCs
Key Opportunities:
Maternity hospitals and general hospital units
Key Opportunities:
Global maternal health initiatives
Key Opportunities:
Midwifery education and professional development
Key Opportunities:
Campus Locations
Modern facilities designed to support excellence in midwifery education
Modern campus
Facilities:
Historic midwifery training center established in the 1930s
Facilities:
Modern campus with educational facilities on midwifery
Facilities:
Ready to become a Midwife?
Apply to the Department of Midwifery today and start your journey towards a rewarding career in maternal and neonatal healthcare. Join our legacy of excellence spanning nearly a century.