Fayemi warns Nigeria against losing trained doctors, demands better welfare

Nigerian Tribune | 15-10-2026 08:40pm |

Former Ekiti State Governor Kayode Fayemi has warned that Nigeria risks undermining its investment in medical education if urgent measures are not taken to address the persistent migration of doctors and other healthcare professionals to foreign countries. He noted that the continued departure of trained medical personnel, known as the japa syndrome, has become a significant challenge. Fayemi called for better welfare and urgent measures to retain healthcare workers.

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