Nigeria Adopts Advanced Tech Education With First Robotics Academy For Surgical Training
Minister of Education, Dr. Maruf Olatunji Alausa described the launch of the Redeemer’s Health Village (RHV) RoboMed Robotics Academy as a significant step towards preparing Nigerian medical professionals for the future of healthcare. Speaking at the official launch of the academy and the unveiling of its Robotic Surgery Programme in Redemption City in Ogun State, Alausa said the initiative would expand access to advanced specialist training within Nigeria, strengthen local expertise and create opportunities for Nigerian surgeons to acquire emerging surgical skills without having to leave the country. The minister, who noted that the development reflected the Renewed Hope Agenda of President Bola Tinubu, reaffirmed his commitment to human capital development.
He emphasised on developing the capacity of Nigerians to drive national progress, noting that a stronger education system must equip professionals with the knowledge, practical skills and technological competence required to meet the country’s evolving needs. He commended President Tinubu for his leadership and sustained support for the education sector, stressing that investments in skills development, institutional capacity and quality training are essential to building a prosperous nation. Alausa disclosed that over N250 billion had been invested in medical education to strengthen the capacity of medical institutions and prepare professionals for Nigeria’s healthcare needs in an increasingly technology-driven world.
He said the investment covers the provision of medical simulation laboratories and the rehabilitation of facilities, including hostels, across more than 24 medical schools in the country. He noted that government investment must be complemented by private sector participation and professional expertise from the diaspora to expand opportunities for specialised training and improve the quality of education and clinical practice. The minister described the RHV RoboMed Robotics Academy as an example of how collaboration between private enterprise, educational institutions and clinical professionals can translate investment in technology into meaningful human capital development.
He emphasised that advanced medical equipment delivers its greatest value when professionals are adequately trained to use it competently, responsibly and in the best interests of patients. He, therefore, called for stronger partnerships among universities, teaching hospitals, specialist training institutions and private sector organisations to promote practical learning, joint research, faculty development and exposure to emerging surgical techniques. Alausa also highlighted the Federal Ministry of Education’s BRIDGE programme, which stands for Bridging Research, Innovation, Development and Global Engagement, being advanced in collaboration with the Tertiary Education Trust Fund (TETFund).
He explained that the programme provides a structured platform for Nigerian professionals in the diaspora to contribute to national development through teaching, research, mentorship and institutional capacity building. He encouraged Nigerian surgeons, medical educators, researchers and other professionals abroad to register on the Ministry’s BRIDGE portal and support local institutions through specialist mentorship, curriculum development and collaborative research. Earlier, the chief executive officer of Redeemer’s Health Village, Dr. Adedamola Dada said the establishment of the Robotics Academy and the introduction of the Robotic Surgery Programme represented a major investment in Nigeria’s medical technology and workforce development.
He explained that the initiative would build local capacity in robotics, artificial intelligence, automation, biomedical engineering and robotic assisted healthcare, while providing opportunities for students, healthcare professionals, engineers and researchers to acquire globally competitive skills. Dada added that the programme was designed to support access to advanced minimally invasive surgical care in Nigeria and strengthen the country’s position in healthcare innovation. He expressed appreciation to the Minister, academic partners and other stakeholders for supporting an initiative that connects education, technology and clinical practice.
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