Tinubu Calls for Solutions to Doctor Migration at Conference

President Bola Tinubu has called on the West African College of Physicians to find solutions to the migration of doctors, referred to as the ‘japa’ syndrome, during a meeting with the college's leadership. This charge was disclosed by the college’s Assistant Secretary-General, Hasibu Galadanci, at a press conference in Abuja as the college commenced its golden jubilee and annual general and scientific meeting.

The conference, running until October 28, will feature discussions on the factors driving health workers out of West Africa and the conditions that attract them to foreign countries. Additionally, it will examine the growing application of artificial intelligence in clinical practice and the ethical implications of its use.

The college’s president, Mamadou Ka, noted that the golden jubilee serves to honor founding members and assess achievements over the past 50 years. On October 22, 2026, the college conferred honorary fellowship on Tinubu, marking the eighth time this honor has been awarded.