Peter Obi Supports Nigerian Nurses Looking to ‘Japa’

Popular Nigerian politician, Peter Obi, has lent his weight to Nigerian health workers looking to leave the country for better work opportunities.

The Labour Party Presidential candidate for the 2023 general elections made this known on Monday in Onitsha, Anambra State.

According to him, those nurses who want to japa should not feel ashamed about it and look to further their careers.

Obi warned the government that nothing bars any citizen looking to leave for greener pastures.

“What we’re doing is not charity; it’s an investment in your future. We must invest in knowledge and health, as they are key to development,” Obi wrote.

In a message to the Nursing and Midwifery Council of Nigeria (NMCN), he pointed out that, globally, there is huge demand for nursing professionals and that those who wish to leave should not be stopped.

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“Let those who want to go pursue their dreams, while also investing in those who choose to stay. Diaspora remittances can be a valuable revenue source,” he said.

Obi went on to disclose that he will be visiting the College of Nursing in Anyimgba “tomorrow,” to help them obtain accreditation.