Nigeria, March 11 -- The Tertiary Education Trust Fund (TETFund) has called for stronger medical training and improved healthcare facilities in Nigeria's tertiary institutions as part of efforts to curb the country's growing reliance on treatment abroad.

The Executive Secretary of TETFund, Sonny Echono, made the call on Tuesday in Abuja, during a courtesy visit by the Chief of the Air Staff, Sunday Aneke, and a delegation from the Nigerian Air Force to the agency's headquarters.

Mr Echono said the federal government had directed relevant agencies to prioritise investments in medical education and healthcare infrastructure to discourage Nigerians from seeking treatment abroad.

He noted that the approach includes improving the facilities...