President Tinubu Urges Nigerian Medical Professionals Abroad to Return and Contribute
President Bola Ahmed Tinubu has called upon Nigerian medical practitioners residing abroad to return to their homeland and contribute their expertise towards the advancement of the country’s healthcare sector.
His plea came during the unveiling of Nigeria’s Health Sector Renewal Investment Initiative at the State House in Abuja on Tuesday, December 12.
Acknowledging health as a fundamental human right, President Tinubu outlined comprehensive plans to revitalize the country’s medical infrastructure, upgrade equipment, and provide re-training programs for frontline health workers, slated to commence in 2024.
Highlighting Nigeria’s historical significance as a hub for top-tier medical professionals, the President affirmed his administration’s commitment by allocating a significant portion of the 2024 budget, currently under review by the National Assembly, to the health sector.
He fervently implored Nigerian medical experts residing abroad, citing examples like Professor Ali Pate and Tunji Alausa, to consider returning home and contributing to their nation’s well-being.
Encouraging developed nations benefitting from the expertise of Nigerian health workers to support the expansion of training facilities within Nigeria, President Tinubu emphasized the need to address the gap created by the emigration of skilled medical personnel.
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He urged these countries to explore both short and long-term opportunities for collaboration, aiming to bolster Nigeria’s healthcare infrastructure.
The President highlighted the paradox of Nigeria being home to a vibrant and well-educated society while simultaneously grappling with challenges such as climate change and a deteriorating healthcare system.
He expressed the urgent need for Nigeria to ascend on the global stage, emphasizing the necessity of a robust and resilient healthcare system for the nation to thrive.
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President Tinubu’s impassioned call serves as a clarion call to Nigerian medical professionals abroad, inviting them to return home and play a pivotal role in elevating the country’s healthcare standards, fostering national development, and contributing to the well-being of their fellow citizens.
