Brain Drain: Federal Government Laying Foundation For Medical Industrialisation
At a time when Nigeria continues to grapple with the migration of its medical workforce, the Federal Government says deliberate policy shifts are beginning to change the narrative.
The Minister of Information and National Orientation, Mohammed Idris, states that the health policies of President Bola Ahmed Tinubu are steadily addressing the brain drain while laying the foundation for medical industrialisation in the country.
Idris spoke on Friday in Abuja at the Fourth Attestation Ceremony of the 2025 MBBS graduating class of Nile University of Nigeria, where 58 newly trained doctors took their professional oath after six years of rigorous study.
According to the minister, recent interventions, including the launch of six oncology centres nationwide and the rehabilitation of tertiary health facilities, signal a clear commitment to building a world-class healthcare system.
“These steps show that Nigeria’s healthcare system is on the path to becoming globally competitive,” he said, noting that improved infrastructure and targeted funding are creating an environment that encourages medical professionals to practise at home rather than seek opportunities abroad.
He added that the ongoing revamp of primary healthcare centres and increased investment in the sector are strengthening confidence in Nigeria’s medical ecosystem and supporting local medical production and services.
The ceremony also held personal significance for the minister, as his daughter, Rukaya Mohammed Idris, was among the graduating doctors who took the medical oath, drawing applause from parents and guardians in attendance.
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