Bauchi State Governor, Bala Mohammed, has called on the Federal and state governments to invest more in training and production of health workers to address the shortage of skilled personnel in the country.
The governor made the call during the maiden convocation ceremony of the Federal University of Health Sciences, Azare, in Katagum Local Government Area of Bauchi State, where fifty students graduated.
Speaking at the maiden convocation ceremony of Federal University of Health Sciences, Azare in Bauchi state, Governor Bala Mohammed commended the federal government for establishing institutions in Bauchi State, particularly in the health sector, describing the gesture as commendable despite the state being governed by an opposition party.
Governor Mohammed said Nigerian health professionals are recognised globally for their expertise, stressing the need for increased investment in training and human capital development to bridge manpower gaps and improve healthcare delivery.
He noted that strengthening the health workforce would not only improve access to quality medical services but also contribute to national economic growth and development.
President Bola Ahmed Tinubu, represented by the Executive Secretary of the Tertiary Education Trust Fund, Sonny Echono, congratulated the graduating students and reaffirmed the federal government’s commitment to developing universities into centres of excellence for healthcare research, innovation and development.
Other speakers urged the graduates to apply the knowledge and skills acquired to serve humanity, improve healthcare delivery and contribute meaningfully to the development of the health sector.
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