By Abubakar Shuaibu A.
The Fellowship of Christian Nurses (FCN) Nigeria, in collaboration with the Nursing and Midwifery Council of Nigeria (NMCN), has finalized preparations for its 2025 Annual National Conference, with the theme “Making Presence Count in Nursing Practice” (Luke 10:33).
As part of the build-up to the event, which will draw Christian nurses, midwives, and other health professionals from across the country, members of the organizing committee paid a courtesy call on the Secretary to the Government of Kogi State (SGS), Mrs. Folashade Arike Ayoade, Ph.D, in her office in Lokoja on Monday, 11th August 2025. The visit was aimed at formally informing her of the programme and seeking her goodwill.
The SGS, represented by the Senior Special Assistant to the Governor on Administration, SGS Office, Mr. Emphrain Amurawaiye commended the organizers for selecting such a timely theme. She noted that “making presence count” in nursing practice helps strengthen the connection between patients and nurses, thereby promoting quicker recovery.
She added that this approach not only benefits patients but also provides nurses with a more fulfilling professional experience. Mrs. Ayoade further shared that, as part of her personal commitment to giving back to society, she would be commissioning a home for orphans and widows on August 27th, 2025, to coincide with her birthday, and she invited the organizing committee to attend.
“Your commitment to blending professional excellence with faith-based values is inspiring. We are happy to have this year’s conference hosted in Kogi State,” she said.
Earlier in his remarks, the National President of the Fellowship of Christian Nurses (FCN), Evangelist Abalis Dasat, explained that this year’s theme was carefully chosen to focus on professional development, but faith-based fellowship, and the integration of Christian values into nursing and midwifery practice.
He noted that the organization, established in 1960, aims to instill Christian values in nursing professionals to ensure patient care is delivered with compassion and the fear of God.
Evangelist Dasat added that the visit was also to inform the government of the association’s activities and seek collaboration in improving healthcare delivery in Kogi State. He thanked the SGS for her warm reception and commended her outreach to the underprivileged in society.
The conference’s opening ceremony is scheduled for Tuesday, 12th August 2025, at the Knowledge of the Truth Ministries, beside Zenith Bank, Lokoja.
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