The Federal Government has announced plans to establish eight advanced medical simulation centres across Nigeria to improve medical training and healthcare delivery.
Speaking in Abuja during the inauguration of a 19-member Implementation and Monitoring Committee, Minister of Education, Dr. Tunji Alausa, said the centres would address the lack of simulation facilities in medical institutions.
The committee is tasked with finalizing the project proposal, ensuring compliance with objectives, developing quality assurance measures, and working with selected institutions on implementation.
Alausa said the initiative supports our vision to make Nigeria a hub of medical excellence. He also emphasized financial sustainability through inclusive funding models.
TETFund Executive Secretary, Sonny Echono, noted that simulation is key to modern medical education, helping train professionals and test innovations.
“The simulation centres not only for training but also as hubs for innovation, developing and testing new medical devices, protocols and training models,” Echono added.
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TETFund Board Chairman, Aminu Masari, expressed confidence in the committee, while its chairman, Prof. Wale Sulaiman, pledged to deliver on the project through collaboration and stakeholder engagement.
The centres aim to enhance training, reduce reliance on foreign facilities, and boost the quality of Nigeria’s healthcare system.
