In a landmark achievement for Nigeria’s healthcare and education sectors, annual enrollment into nursing programs has skyrocketed from 28,000 to 115,000 within one year of President Bola Ahmed Tinubu’s administration.
In a statement signed on Monday by Director, Press and Public Relations Federal Ministry of Education, Boriowo Folasade says the milestone is a direct result of initiatives introduced under President Tinubu’s Renewed Hope Agenda, which prioritizes the revitalization of the education and health sectors.
“The Federal Government remains firmly committed to President Tinubu’s Renewed Hope Agenda,” said the Honourable Minister of Education, Dr. Maruf Olatunji Alausa. “This historic surge in enrollment underscores our focus on strengthening Science, Technology, Engineering, Mathematics, and Medical Sciences (STEMM) education to build a resilient future.”
The Federal Ministries of Education and Health & Social Welfare, led respectively by Dr. Alausa and the Coordinating Minister of Health & Social Welfare, Professor Muhammad Ali Pate, had initially set a target of enrolling 110,000 nursing students annually. However, they exceeded this goal, reaching 115,000 enrollees.
“This achievement reflects our determination to transform the healthcare workforce to meet both domestic and international needs,” Dr. Alausa noted.
The Honourable Minister also expressed gratitude to stakeholders, industry leaders, the Nigerian Council of Nurses and Midwifery, teaching hospitals, and ministry staff for their crucial roles in achieving this milestone.
“This increased enrollment capacity signals a transformative era for nursing education in Nigeria,” he added, “positioning the country to supply qualified healthcare professionals for both local and global demands.”
The announcement was made in a statement signed by Boriowo Folasade, Director of Press and Public Relations at the Federal Ministry of Education.