President Bola Tinubu has accepted the employment of 774 Nationwide Well being Fellows beneath an initiative by the Federal Ministry of Well being to drive sustained enhancements in Nigeria’s healthcare system.
Throughout the inauguration of the programme on the State Home on Thursday, President Tinubu introduced the employment of the fellows.
He recommended the daring initiative and the rigorous choice course of, emphasizing its significance.
“This programme is a transformative initiative that underscores my administration’s dedication to harnessing the immense potential of Nigeria’s best asset – its younger folks,” the President acknowledged.
He additional highlighted that with over 60% of Nigerians beneath 30, the nation boasts one of the vital energetic, resourceful, and dynamic youth populations globally, presenting unparalleled alternatives for innovation, financial prosperity, and social transformation.
The President acknowledged that the Nationwide Well being Fellows initiative is one in every of a number of platforms his administration has launched to empower Nigerian youths, equipping them to excel and contribute to nationwide growth.
Fellows urged to embrace management roles
He urged the fellows, as pioneers of the well being service programme, to completely embrace the alternatives and see themselves as future leaders of Nigeria’s healthcare system.
“Your choice is extra than simply recruitment; it’s a testomony to our dedication to constructing a nation the place each Nigerian, no matter social standing, gender, or creed, has equal alternatives.
“You’re this nation’s best asset, and we stay devoted to fostering a future the place Nigeria stands as a nation of satisfaction for all,” the President affirmed.
Strengthening Nigeria’s healthcare sector
Tinubu emphasised the programme’s imaginative and prescient to domesticate a pipeline of well being leaders to drive significant, sustained change and innovation inside Nigeria’s healthcare sector.
“Healthcare is a essential pillar of nationwide growth. No nation can thrive if its persons are unhealthy. An unsustainable well being program poses dangers, whereas sustainable growth hinges on a sturdy healthcare system.
“You’re the pillars of this imaginative and prescient, and I’m proud to be right here with you at the moment,” he mentioned.
Assist from key authorities officers
Prof. Mohammed Ali Pate, Coordinating Minister of Well being and Social Welfare, mentioned the 774 fellows would play a vital position in revolutionizing Nigeria’s well being sector.
“The social motion to enhance the well being of Nigerians has begun, and we’re already witnessing optimistic outcomes,” he mentioned.
Mr Wale Edun, Finance and Coordinating Minister of the Economic system, Mr Ayodele Olawande, Youth Minister and Ogiame Atuwatse III, the Olu of Warri, provided the fellows extra encouragement with inspiring messages.
The employment of the fellows, chosen from every native council, stemmed from the advice of Pate, who lauded their choice as the most effective amongst 360,000 candidates, underscoring the merit-based nature of the method.