First Lady Senator Oluremi Tinubu has called on Nigerian healthcare professionals in the diaspora to intensify their support for the country’s health sector through knowledge transfer, specialist training and medical outreach, saying such partnerships are critical to strengthening healthcare delivery nationwide.
She made the appeal on Saturday in Abuja after receiving the Diaspora Health and Humanity Champion Award at the 2026 National Diaspora Merit Awards, in recognition of her contributions to healthcare and humanitarian development.
Represented by the Wife of the Vice President, Hajiya Nana Shettima, the First Lady described the honour as both a recognition of ongoing efforts and a challenge to deepen collaboration between Nigeria and its professionals abroad in building a more resilient healthcare system.
She announced that 70 medical professionals under the Diaspora Health Impact Initiative (DHII) would soon return to Nigeria to undertake medical missions, provide specialist services and train local healthcare workers across the country.
According to her, the initiative underscores the patriotism and commitment of Nigerians in the diaspora to improving healthcare delivery at home through skills transfer and professional mentorship.
The First Lady urged more diaspora medical experts to invest their knowledge and experience in Nigeria by supporting the training of young health professionals and strengthening local medical institutions.
