# Nigerian public sector recruitment initiatives > Live situation record from CLSTR: https://clstr.news/situations/nigerian-public-sector-recruitment-initiatives > Updated: 2026-10-27T04:06:40.000Z. Sources: 5. Developments: 2. State governments in Nigeria have begun large-scale recruitment drives to address personnel shortages in the health and education sectors. In Kano State, over 2,000 healthcare professionals were recruited to address manpower gaps caused by community demand and the migration of medical professionals. Similarly, Jigawa State approved the recruitment of 1,920 personnel to improve teacher-student ratios in senior secondary schools. At the federal level, President Bola Tinubu announced the recruitment of over 30,000 healthcare professionals into federal facilities over a two-and-a-half-year period. This national effort aims to combat the ‘Japa’ phenomenon—the migration of skilled professionals abroad—by prioritizing the recruitment, retention, and welfare of the medical workforce. The federal strategy includes doubling medical education quotas, investing in postgraduate training, and revitalizing primary healthcare centers. ## Timeline ### 2026-10-27: Nigeria recruits 30,000 health workers to combat brain drain Nigeria has recruited over 30,000 healthcare professionals in two and a half years as part of a strategy to strengthen the health system and curb the migration of medical workers abroad. 5 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/nigeria-recruits-30000-health-workers-to-combat-brain-drain ### 2026-10-02: Nigerian states launch major recruitment in health and education sectors Kano and Jigawa states in Nigeria have launched major recruitment drives, hiring over 2,000 healthcare workers and 1,920 teachers to address critical manpower shortages. 2 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/nigerian-states-launch-major-recruitment-in-health-and-education-sectors --- Cite as: Nigerian public sector recruitment initiatives. CLSTR, https://clstr.news/situations/nigerian-public-sector-recruitment-initiatives