Lagos:Dr. Mories Atoki, the Chief Executive Officer of the African Business Coalition for Health, has emphasized the need for a comprehensive review of Nigeria’s health education curriculum to incorporate technological advancements. Her remarks were made during an interview at the 2026 Management Retreat of the Lagos State College of Health Technology in Lekki.
According to News Agency of Nigeria, the event, themed ‘Unlocking the Strategies and Structure for Actualising Sustainable Development for Lagos State College of Health Technology,’ featured Dr. Atoki as the keynote speaker. She highlighted the urgency of reforming existing policies and ensuring adherence to those that support the advancement of health education.
Dr. Atoki stressed the necessity for Nigeria to analyze the impact of technological developments on health education and prepare for the future of healthcare. She advocated for the country’s health education system to be comparable to those in other emerging economies, calling for a reassessment of existing policies and heightened awareness of technological changes.
She proposed integrating health technology and computer-based approaches across all educational levels, from primary to tertiary institutions, to prevent stagnation in outdated practices. Dr. Atoki urged leaders of health technology institutions to embrace change and enhance their frameworks to remain competitive globally.
Students, she noted, should be proactive in understanding global healthcare expectations, seeking support, and challenging the status quo to bolster their competitiveness in the healthcare sector.