The Catholic Bishop of Abeokuta Diocese, Most Rev. Dr. Peter Odetoyinbo, has called on governments at all levels to increase funding for the healthcare sector to reverse the trend of health workers fleeing abroad in search of greener pastures.
Odetoyinbo also appealed to Nigerian doctors and nurses to stay back and continue providing quality healthcare services to the people, despite the challenges of poor remuneration and inadequate infrastructure confronting the sector.
The Catholic Bishop made the appeal on Saturday during the celebration of the 130th anniversary of Sacred Heart Hospital, Lantoro, Abeokuta.
Speaking with journalists at the event, Odetoyinbo stressed the need for increased investment in the health sector to address the issues of poor infrastructure, lack of modern medical equipment, and low remuneration, which he said are contributing to the shortage of skilled manpower.
