Reps propose compulsory 5 yrs for Nigerian doctors before travelling abroad 

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The House of Representatives has approved a bill in second reading that would limit the number of Nigerian-trained doctors and dentists who practice abroad.

The bill was read on the floor of the House, presided by the Speaker, Rep. Femi Gbajabiamila, today, Thursday.

The bill was titled “A Bill for an Act to Amend the Medical and Dental Practitioners Act, Cap. M379, Laws of the Federation of Nigeria, 2004 to mandate any Nigeria-trained Medical or Dental Practitioner to Practise in Nigeria for a Minimum of Five (5) before being granted a full licence by the Council in order to make Quality health Services available to Nigeria; and for Related Matters (HB.2130).

“The bill, sponsored by a member representing Oshodi Isolo II Federal Constituency in the House of Representatives Ganiyu Abiodun Johnson, proposes that Nigeria-trained medical or dental practitioners must work in the country for a minimum of five years before they are granted full licenses.

“The bill was proposed as part of effort to cut down on the increasing number of doctors leaving Nigeria in search of better opportunities abroad.

Johnson argued that it was fair for medical practitioners who had benefited from taxpayer subsidies to undergo mandatory service for a minimum number of years in Nigeria before taking their skills abroad.

Majority of lawmakers supported the bill, although some called for flexibility and options in the proposed law.”

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