Jubilation as Tinubu Gives Automatic Employment To 774 Health Fellows, Video Trends
- Jubilation erupted as President Bola Ahmed Tinubu announced automatic employment to 774 fellows of the national health programme
- Tinubu granted them employment after their one-year tenure of monitoring Primary Healthcare Centres (PHCs) across all 774 local government areas
- The national health programme is a key initiative under his renewed hope agenda to revitalize Nigeria’s primary healthcare system
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FCT, Abuja - President Bola Ahmed Tinubu on Thursday, March 6, 2025 granted automatic employment to 774 fellows of the national health programme.
The newly employed health workers are to monitor Primary Healthcare Centres (PHCs) across all 774 local government areas in the country.
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The National Health Fellowship programme is to revitalize Nigeria’s primary healthcare system.
Tinubu declared, “You are hired,” pledging employment after their one-year tenure.
Bayo Onanuga, the Special Adviser to the President on Information & Strategy, said Tinubu stated this while speaking at the presidential launch of the programme in Abuja.
Speaking during the launch of the programme, Tinubu said:
“The Coordinating Minister and the champion of this program have requested approval and luckily the Minister of Finance is here also.
“This programme is designed to expose you to best practices and keep you of the knowledge and skill to transform the sector. Healthcare is a critical pillar of national development, no country can prosper if its people are unhealthy and unsustainable health programmes are a precise danger. Sustainable development is only possible with a strong healthcare system and you are the pillars.”
Onanuga said the health fellows were selected from each local council, stemmed from the recommendation of Professor Ali Pate, Coordinating Minister of Health and Social Welfare.
Professor Pate lauded their selection as the best among 360,000 applicants, underscoring the merit-based nature of the process.
"This programme is a transformative initiative that underscores my administration's commitment to harnessing the immense potential of Nigeria's greatest asset—its young people. With over 60% of Nigerians under 30, we boast one of the most energetic, resourceful, and dynamic youth populations globally. This presents unparalleled opportunities to drive innovation, economic prosperity, and social transformation."
President Tinubu said the National Health Fellows initiative is part of several platforms provided by his administration to empower Nigerian youths, enabling them to excel and contribute to national development.
"Your selection is more than a recruitment; it proves our commitment to creating a nation where equal opportunities are available to every Nigerian, irrespective of social status, gender, or creed. You are this country's greatest asset, and we are committed to fostering a bright future where Nigeria stands as a nation of pride for all,"
Tinubu appoints new accountant general of federation
Meanwhile, Legit.ng reported that Shamsedeen Babatunde Ogunjimi was appointed as the new accountant general of the federation.
President Bola Ahmed Tinubu approved Ogunjimi's appointment as the new AGF on Tuesday, March 3, 2025.
Presidential aide, Onanuga made the announcement in an official statement.
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