Nursing school admissions increased to address health worker gaps
The Federal Government has raised annual nursing school admissions from about 20,000 to 50,000 students. Dr Tunji Alausa, Minister of Education, said this move is part of broader reforms to strengthen Nigeria’s healthcare workforce. The expansion aims to produce more skilled professionals to support Bola Tinubu’s economic vision. Authorities hope the changes will help reduce the shortage of healthcare workers in the coming years.
What we know
- Dr Tunji Alausa announced the increase in nursing school admissions during an interview with journalists.
- The expansion is part of efforts to address Nigeria’s shortage of healthcare professionals and support economic growth.
- Admissions into other health programmes like medicine, pharmacy, and dentistry have also been increased.
- The government is investing in human capital development and technical education to build a skilled workforce.
- The Nigerian Education Loan Fund has been designed for long-term sustainability, according to the minister.
