Ogun has 14 nursing institutions on the official NMCN register (December 2025 edition): 1 run the basic Registered Nurse (RN) programme, and 5 offer a university BNSc degree. Check the accreditation column before applying — Full status lasts 5 years, Provisional lasts 2, and a red ⚠ flag means the NMCN has withdrawn accreditation or placed an embargo on intake.
| Institution | Type | Accreditation (NMCN) | Approved programmes |
|---|---|---|---|
| Faculty of Nursing Science, Babcock University, Ilishan-Remo | University (BNSc) | Full, March, 2023 | — |
| Faculty of Nursing Science Chrisland University, Abeokuta | University (BNSc) | Full, June. 2022 | — |
| Department of Nursing Science Olabisi Onabanjo, Ago-Iwoye | University (BNSc) | Provisional, Sept., 2024 | — |
| Department of Nursing Sciences Crescent University, Abeokuta | University (BNSc) | See NMCN register | — |
| Department of Nursing Science Mc Pherson University, Abeokuta Ogun State College of Nursing Sciences | University (BNSc) | Full, May, 2023 | — |
| School of Nursing, Abeokuta | College of Nursing Sciences | Full, August, 2021 | — |
| School of Nursing, Ijebu-Ode | College of Nursing Sciences | Full, August, 2021 | — |
| School of Nursing, Ilaro | College of Nursing Sciences | Full, August, 2021 | — |
| Oba Ademola II School of Basic Midwifery, Abeokuta | College of Nursing Sciences | Full, August, 2021 | — |
| School of Basic Midwifery, Ijebu-Ode | College of Nursing Sciences | Full, August | — |
| School of Psychiatric Nursing, Aro Abeokuta | College of Nursing Sciences | Full, September,2023 | — |
| College of Nursing Sciences Jala Jalaaluka For Ahad (JAFAD) School of Nursing, Oru-Ijebu | College of Nursing Sciences | Full, June, 2022 | — |
| Chep College of Nursing Sciences, Ota New | College of Nursing Sciences | Provisional | |
| Chep College of Nursing Sciences New | College of Nursing Sciences | Provisional, May, 2025 | — |
Source: Nursing and Midwifery Council of Nigeria (NMCN) — Updated List of Approved Colleges of Nursing and Departments of Nursing with their Accreditation Status (December 2025). Reconciled 2026-08-29. Spot an error? Report it.
After you graduate: get licensed
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