President Bola Ahmed Tinubu has approved the takeover and conversion of Dalhatu Araf Specialist Hospital, Lafia, to the Federal University of Lafia Teaching Hospital, Nasarawa state. The Special Adviser to the President (Media & Publicity), Chief Ajuri Ngelale, said this is due to a request by the Nasarawa state government......Read The Full Article>>.....Read The Full Article>>
This was disclosed in a statement issued on Wednesday, August 21.
The Special Assistant to President on Social Media, Olusegun Dada, shared the statement via his X handle (formerly known as Twitter) @DOlusegun
According to the statement, the conversion of the health facility will enhance the training of students in medical and allied sciences.
Ngelale said the conversion will also boost healthcare delivery in the state.
President Tinubu remains committed to ensuring the social welfare and healthcare security of Nigerians.
The presidential spokesperson said Tinubu will aggressively sustain his administration’s investment drive and efforts in the sector.
Legit recalls that Tinubu approved the reappointment of Professor Yusuf Jibrin Bara as chief medical director (CMD) of Abubakar Tafawa Balewa University Teaching Hospital (ATBUTH), Bauchi, for a second and final term of four years.
Tinubu also approved the reappointment of Prof. Abdurrahman Abba Sheshe as the CMD of Aminu Kano Teaching Hospital, Kano, for a second and final term of four years, with effect from December 5, 2023.
Tinubu makes 7 new appointments
Meanwhile, Legit reported that President Tinubu made seven new appointments to the Niger Delta Power Holding Company (NDPHC).
Tinubu appointed Ms. Jennifer Adighije, as the new NDPHC Chief Executive Officer (CEO) alongside six other team members.
Tinubu expects the new management members to deploy their expertise and experience to drive NDPHC’s mandate.
