About the Institute
The National Institute of Caregivers (NIC) is the apex professional body in Nigeria dedicated to the standardization, regulation, and professionalization of the caregiving industry.
Our Mission
To raise the standards in caregiving, increase awareness of the critical role caregivers play in society, and promote policies that support and empower them.
Our Vision
To train trainers in the care industry to provide the best-needed care services to the vulnerable across all demographics. We aim to raise standards to ensure senior citizens receive the dignity and care they deserve.
Our Mandate & Functions
Professional Standards
Developing and enforcing codes of conduct and ethics for care professionals nationwide.
Education & Licensing
Accrediting training institutions and licensing qualified caregivers across various specialties.
Facility Regulation
Inspecting and regulating care facilities to ensure they meet national safety and quality metrics.
Our Core Values
Integrity
Honesty and strong moral principles in all our dealings.
Professionalism
Excellence and competence in caregiving practice.
Teamwork
Collaborative effort to achieve the best care outcomes.
Caregiving
Dedicated support for the vulnerable and needy.
Service
Commitment to serving humanity with diligence.
Empathy
Understanding and sharing the feelings of those under care.
Governing Council & Management
Victor Olusan
Director-General
Economist and ACA certified caregiver.
Afolayan Olatunji Joel
Executive Director, Programmes & Strategic Development
Strategic program development, institutional expansion, and management.
Barr. Godwin Okuja
Executive Director, Legal & Regulatory Affairs
Principal Partner at Okuja & Associates.
Abraham P. Olanrewaju
Executive Director, Corporate Affairs & Communications
Media, publicity, and strategic corporate communications expert.
Mohammed Kazeem Oladimeji
Executive Director, Operations & Administration
Administrative expert and certified caregiver.
Alimot E. Afe
Executive Director, Regulatory Secretariat
Lawyer and peace & conflict resolution focus.
Zainab Gafar Babatunde
Executive Director, Training & Accreditation
Registered Nurse and Midwife (RN, RM).
Dr. Mrs. Gladys Olufunke Etim
Executive Director, Institutional Governance
Experienced organization leader and strategist.
Desmond Onyemechi Okocha
Executive Director, Research & Public Relations
PhD in Mass Communication.