Seven hundred and seventy-four fellows who applied and won the National Health Fellowship have been granted an automatic employment by President Bola Tinubu.
The approval, the president said will take effect upon completion of their programme at various sectors of the health industry.
The NHF, a bold and transformative initiative, was introduced under President Tinubu’s leadership to harness the potential of young Nigerians in the health sector.
The programme is an initiative of the Federal Government aimed at equipping the fellows with essential skills and experience to enhance the country’s medical workforce.
President Tinubu while announcing the automatic employment for the fellow described as the “pillars” of Nigeria’s healthcare system.
He also underscored the critical role the fellows would be playing in providing quality medical services nationwide.
Tinubu said, “You are the pillars of our health system.”