This is happening even as the country battles the COVID-19 pandemic , he said.
He said the country is faced with inadequate manpower in nursing , and is supposed to have 800, 000 nurses serving her healthcare needs.
He said, “Nigeria with a population of 200 million is supposed to have 800, 000 active nurses servicing the health needs of the people. But our database indicated that we have less than 125, 000 actives nurses doing the work of 800, 000 nurses in Nigeria.
“As we are producing them, some countries of the world are already waiting by the corner, luring them with good packages and conducive working environment.
“Similarly, many registered ones with years of experience are retiring on daily basis but there is no replacement.”