The Nigerian Academy of Medicine (NAMED) has raised an alarm over the declining quality of medical education in the country, warning that the health sector could face deeper crises if urgent action is not taken.
Speaking at the academy’s 2025 Annual Lecture and Induction in Abuja, NAMED President, Emeritus Prof. Samuel Ohaegbulam, said many universities were violating their approved quotas by admitting far more students than they can properly train. Ohaegbulam expressed regret that some medical classes now have over 400 students, far beyond what the available staff, infrastructure, and equipment can handle.
He also noted that the postgraduate training is riddled with many setbacks, which undermine the quality of medical graduates in the country. The situation, he warned, is worsened by the unchecked growth of new universities and medical colleges, most of which are poorly funded and ill-equipped.
NAMED urged the government to increase funding for hospitals and teaching institutions, stressing that without more substantial investment, the future of healthcare delivery in Nigeria is at serious risk
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