Section 9: Registration of midwives

(1) An applicant for registration shall, unless otherwise precluded by this Act, be entitled to registration as a midwife if she satisfies the Council that she is of good character, and-
(a)
is the holder of a certificate under Part B of the Second Schedule to this Act; or
[Second Schedule.]
(b) is exempted from examination as the holder of a qualification granted outside Nigeria and for the time being accepted by the Council:
Provided that if the Council so requires, the applicant shall satisfy the Council that she has had sufficient practical experience as a midwife.
(2) Any person aggrieved by a decision of the Council under this section may appeal to the High Court most convenient in terms of access to her, within one month after notice is given to her of the decision of the Council.