The Nigerian Army says it is stepping up training, welfare, and salary reforms to stop the exit of its medical experts and strengthen military healthcare delivery.
Brig.-Gen. Innocent Enwuchola, Commander Corps of Medical (CCM) of the Nigerian Army Medical Corps, says the military is prioritising staff welfare and capacity building to curb brain drain within its medical ranks.
He made this known at the Corps’ First Quarter Conference held at Bonny Cantonment, Victoria Island, Lagos, themed “Optimising NA Resources for Excellent Healthcare Delivery Within a Joint Environment.”
Enwuchola said the Army is reviewing salary structures for medical personnel as part of broader reforms aimed at improving morale and retaining skilled professionals.
He explained that many health workers leave due to better pay abroad, adding that improved welfare and working conditions are key to keeping them in service.
According to him, the Army Medical Corps is also expanding training programmes, with more doctors currently undergoing residency and additional personnel being deployed to replace those who have left.
He added that improved working environments and continuous professional development are already beginning to yield positive results in personnel retention.
The commander expressed optimism that ongoing reforms will strengthen military healthcare delivery and reduce the impact of brain drain.
Bottom line: The Army says better pay, training, and working conditions are key to keeping its medical experts in uniform.
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