Japa: FG targets annual enrolment of 20,000 medical students in three years

Nigerian Tribune | 30-08-2026 07:49pm |

The Federal Government of Nigeria has announced plans to increase annual admissions into Nigerian medical schools to about 20,000 within the next three years. This initiative is part of efforts to address the shortage of medical professionals in the country, exacerbated by the 'Japa' phenomenon of emigration. The target aims to boost the healthcare workforce.

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