The Federal Government has increased annual admissions into nursing schools from about 20,000 to 50,000 students in a bid to tackle the country's shortage of healthcare professionals and strengthen the health sector.
Minister of Education, Dr. Tunji Alausa, announced the development during a media briefing, describing it as part of wider education reforms aimed at building a skilled workforce to support President Bola Tinubu's goal of transforming Nigeria into a $1 trillion economy by 2030.
According to the minister, the government is investing heavily in human capital development by expanding access to professional education, particularly in critical sectors such as healthcare.
Alausa said admissions into medicine, pharmacy, and dentistry have also been significantly increased, expressing confidence that the reforms will help reduce the shortage of healthcare workers as more graduates enter the workforce in the coming years.
He also emphasized that the Nigerian Education Loan Fund (NELFUND) was designed to remain sustainable beyond the current administration, noting that long-term policies are essential for national development.
The minister further stated that the government has restored stability in tertiary institutions through continuous engagement with academic and non-academic staff unions, leading to improved learning conditions.
Nigeria has continued to face a shortage of healthcare professionals due to years of limited training capacity and the migration of nurses and doctors abroad in search of better opportunities. The government believes expanding admissions into health-related programmes will help bridge the gap while positioning Nigeria as a global supplier of skilled healthcare professionals.
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