President Bola Ahmed Tinubu has declared that all 774 fellows under the newly launched National Health Fellows Programme have been automatically hired, assuring them of employment after their one-year tenure.
Speaking at the programme’s launch at the State House Conference Centre, Abuja, President Tinubu told the fellows, who will monitor Primary Healthcare Centres (PHCs) across Nigeria’s 774 local government areas, “You are hired,” emphasizing his administration’s commitment to strengthening the country’s healthcare system.
The National Health Fellows Programme, a key initiative under Tinubu’s Renewed Hope Agenda, was approved in April 2024 to enhance accountability and efficiency in healthcare delivery.
The fellows have been undergoing training since February 27, 2025, under the Sector Wide Approach (SWAp) coordination office.
The President’s announcement followed a call by Coordinating Minister of Health and Social Welfare, Prof. Muhammad Ali Pate, for federal, state, and local governments to integrate the fellows into the workforce to advance Universal Health Coverage (UHC) in Nigeria.
President Tinubu hailed the fellows as pioneers of a new era in primary healthcare, while Prof. Pate highlighted their crucial role in supporting the government’s plan to expand PHCs from 8,809 to 17,618 by 2027.
The initiative underscores the administration’s commitment to improving healthcare infrastructure and service delivery nationwide.
