President Bola Tinubu has appealed to Nigerian medical doctors and other healthcare professionals living abroad to return home and contribute their expertise to the ongoing transformation of the country’s healthcare sector, while pledging continued government investment to support their reintegration.
The President made the appeal during a meeting with a delegation of the Nigerian Diaspora Medical Associations Worldwide at the State House in Abuja as part of activities marking the 2026 National Diaspora Day celebration. The delegation was led by the Chairman and Chief Executive Officer of the Nigerians in Diaspora Commission (NiDCOM), Abike Dabiri-Erewa.
Tinubu said his administration remains committed to strengthening Nigeria’s healthcare system through sustained investment in medical education, expanded digital health infrastructure and improved welfare for healthcare professionals. Brandspur Politics reports that the government believes these measures will encourage more skilled Nigerians abroad to return and contribute to improving healthcare delivery across the country.
Nigeria has continued to face a shortage of healthcare workers as many doctors, nurses and other medical professionals relocate overseas in search of better remuneration, working conditions and career opportunities. The trend has placed increasing pressure on hospitals and healthcare facilities nationwide.
The Federal Government has identified the health sector as one of its priority areas, with ongoing efforts focused on improving infrastructure, expanding access to quality medical services and building a stronger healthcare workforce. The administration says attracting experienced professionals from the diaspora will complement these reforms and support efforts to deliver more efficient healthcare services to Nigerians.
