Maruf Olatunji Alausa, minister of Education, disclosed this at the opening of the inaugural International Conference of the Faculty of Basic Clinical Sciences (FBCS), College of Medicine, University of Lagos, according to a statement signed by Ikharo Attah, the special adviser (Media and Communications).
Alausa said the administration of President Bola Ahmed Tinubu recognises that sustainable healthcare development depends on strategic investments in institutions responsible for training doctors, nurses, pharmacists, scientists and other health professionals.
Speaking on the conference theme, “Precision in Practice: Integrating Diagnostics, Therapeutics, and Clinical Insights for Patient-Centered Care,” the minister noted that emerging technologies such as artificial intelligence, genomics, digital pathology and precision medicine are transforming healthcare delivery globally and should be reflected in Nigeria’s medical education system.
He revealed that the Federal Government invested over N97 billion in medical education interventions in 2025 through Special High Impact Projects designed to expand training capacity across medical institutions nationwide.
According to him, an additional N120.5 billion was approved in 2026 to support medical colleges through infrastructure upgrades, procurement of modern equipment, expansion of teaching facilities and enhancement of student learning environments.
