By Muhammad Baqir
Nigeria has recorded a major rise in nursing school admissions, with annual figures jumping from 28,000 to 115,000, according to the Federal Government.
The announcement was made in a statement by Folasade Boriowo, Director of Press at the Federal Ministry of Education, who described the increase as a “transformative milestone in healthcare education.”
The statement highlighted President Bola Ahmed Tinubu’s role in the achievement, noting: “In a ground-breaking leap for Nigeria’s healthcare and education sectors, Nigeria has reached a transformative milestone in healthcare education. Annual nursing enrolment has increased from 28,000, as it was on May 28, 2023, when President Bola Ahmed Tinubu, GCFR, administration was inaugurated, to an unprecedented 115,000 as a result of Mr. President’s initiative.”
Education Minister Dr. Tunji Alausa credited the success to collaborative efforts between the Ministries of Education and Health & Social Welfare, led by Professor Muhammad Ali Pate. The government exceeded its initial target of 110,000 enrolments, reaching 115,000 instead.
Alausa also acknowledged stakeholders, including the Nigerian Council of Nurses and Midwifery, teaching hospitals, and ministry staff, stating: “This increased enrolment capacity signals a transformative era for nursing education in Nigeria, positioning the country to meet domestic and global demands for qualified healthcare professionals.”
The minister reaffirmed the administration’s commitment to the Renewed Hope Agenda, particularly in strengthening STEM and medical education to bolster Nigeria’s healthcare workforce.
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