Brain drain: FG targets annual training of 20,000 medical students

Dailytrust | 01-10-2025 07:25am |

The Federal Government has unveiled plans to expand annual enrolment of medical students to 20,000, a move aimed at boosting access to medical education and tackling manpower shortages triggered by the “Japa” trend. Minister of Education, Maruf Tunji Alausa, announced this on Monday in Abuja while presenting the Federal Ministry of Education’s Communication Strategy (2025–2027).

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