Uniting Nigerian Nursing Students Since 1966
The Nigerian Universities Nursing Students' Association (NUNSA) is the official umbrella body of all university nursing students studying in accredited university departments across Nigeria.
Our Mission
To foster unity among nursing students nationwide, champion professional development, elevate academic standards, and advocate for student welfare and standard healthcare access.
National Reach
Operating across more than 60 university chapters, NUNSA coordinates representation with regulatory authorities and shapes student health advocacy policies across Nigeria.
The Apex Student Body for University Nursing
The purpose of creating NUNSA was to integrate nursing students across universities in Nigeria and to allow members to transform their shared vision of healthcare leadership into reality. NUNSA allows its members to create an impact at the local, national, and international level across clinical education, public health, and research.
As the only official pre-professional body catering to university nursing students across Nigeria and in the Diaspora, NUNSA operates under the mentorship of the Nursing and Midwifery Council of Nigeria (NMCN), the parent support of the National Association of Nigeria Nurses and Midwives (NANNM), and in affiliation with the International Council of Nurses (ICN) and the West Africa Nursing Students Association (WANSA).
Historical Legacy
Founded at University of Ibadan
In 1966, students founded NUNSA at the University of Ibadan, a year after the start of the Nursing degree program in 1965, to represent Nigerian university nursing students in Nigeria and the Diaspora.
Resuscitation & Revival at UNEC
Following a hiatus, dedicated student leaders and academic mentors connected all active chapters and resuscitated the national body at the University of Nigeria Enugu Campus (UNEC), adopting delegate voting and zoning structures.
International Integration & ICN Status
NUNSA attained full membership status of the African Novice Nurses and Students' Initiative (ANNSI) and affiliation with the International Council of Nurses (ICN), opening global opportunities for student research.
National Advocacy & Standing Committees
Today, NUNSA coordinates over 50,000 members across 60+ university chapters. Through its standing committees, NUNSA champions public health campaigns, financial education, clinical workshops, and student welfare nationwide.
Executive Leadership
Madu Emmanuel Valentine
National Chapter
Olasunkanmi Blessing Aanuoluwapo
National Chapter
Ogwuche Mary Joy
National Chapter