Posted 3/10/2024, 9:28:52 AM
Nigeria Seeks to Stem 'Brain Drain' in Healthcare Sector with New Resign-First Policy for Emigrating Medical Workers
- Nigerian government asks health workers to resign before relocating abroad to seek greener pastures
- Directive contained in Executive Order issued by President Bola Tinubu
- Aims to tackle challenge of brain drain ("Japa Syndrome") affecting health sector
- Government has begun actively recruiting more health personnel
- Annual enrollment of nurses has climbed from 28,000 to 68,000, goal is 120,000 by end of year