Nigeria, April 30 -- The Nigerian healthcare system is in crisis, not solely because of infrastructural deficits or inadequate training facilities, but primarily due to chronic neglect of workers' welfare, particularly in critical sectors like health and education.

The recent alarm raised by the Kwara State government over its inability to recruit medical doctors is a direct symptom of this long-standing issue. In response, the Federal Government recently announced the approval of N110 billion for 18 universities to bolster medical education. While this gesture is commendable, it remains a superficial fix to a deeply rooted problem.

Each of the 18 selected universities-including Ahmadu Bello University, University of Ibadan, and Univers...