Tinubu Commits to Enhancing Nigeria's Healthcare Workforce

President Bola Tinubu reaffirmed the federal government’s commitment to strengthening specialist medical training, improving healthcare workers’ welfare, and curbing the migration of Nigerian health professionals. He announced that over 30,000 healthcare professionals have been recruited into federal health facilities in the last two and a half years.

Tinubu, represented by the Coordinating Minister of Health and Social Welfare, Prof. Muhammad Ali Pate, made these statements at the golden jubilee celebration of the West African College of Physicians (WACP). The event gathered medical practitioners and researchers to discuss medical education and healthcare delivery strategies.

Tinubu emphasized the importance of a skilled health workforce for sustainable healthcare delivery and universal health coverage. He also highlighted Nigeria's use of digital innovation in healthcare management and called for regional collaboration to tackle infectious diseases.

Dr. Mamadou Mourtalla Ka, President of WACP, noted the college's achievements and the ongoing health challenges in the region, advocating for stronger postgraduate medical education and collaboration.