The Federal Government has approved a significant increase in the annual intake of nursing students across the country—from 28,000 to 115,000—as part of efforts to address the growing demand for healthcare professionals in Nigeria.
The Minister of Health, Prof. Muhammad Ali Pate, announced the development during a press briefing in Abuja. He stated that the expansion is aimed at strengthening the health workforce and improving access to quality healthcare services nationwide.
According to the minister, the government is working closely with regulatory bodies and training institutions to ensure that facilities and faculty are adequately equipped to handle the increased number of students without compromising standards.
