In line with efforts to replace nurses that have left the country for greener pastures, Nigeria has increased its annual enrollment into nursing programs from 28,000 to 115,000 as a result of Mr. President’s initiative.
The Director, Press and Public Relations of the Federal Ministry of Education, Boriowo Folasade announced this in a statement on Monday.
Boriowo said the Minister of Education, Dr. Maruf Alausa, reaffirmed the Federal Government’s commitment to President Tinubu’s Renewed Hope Agenda, focusing on revitalizing the education and health sectors.
She explained that, “in line with the administration’s emphasis on Science, Technology, Engineering, Mathematics and Medical Sciences (STEMM), the Federal Ministries of Education and Health & Social Welfare, under the leadership of Dr. Alausa and his counterpart, Coordinating Minister of Health & Social Welfare, Professor Muhammad Ali Pate, have successfully surpassed the initial set out target of 110,000 nursing students annually enrolled at our nursing colleges to 115,000”.
The Minister thanked stakeholders, industry leaders, the Nigerian Council of Nurses and Midwifery, teaching hospitals, and Ministry staff for their contributions towards this great achievement.
This increased enrollment capacity signals a transformative era for nursing education in Nigeria, positioning the country to meet domestic and global demands for qualified healthcare professionals.
