In line with growing demands to improve the nation’s health standard and curb medical travel and tourism of public office holders, President Muhammadu Buhari has on Friday inaugurated the new State House Medical Centre to service the medical needs of the President, the Vice President and their families.
According to the Permanent Secretary, State House, Mr Tijjani Umar, the medical centre would provide services to the President and Vice-President, their families and other special guests.
Mr Umar noted that the facility reflected President Buhari’s commitment to prioritising the health and wellbeing of all Nigerians.
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The permanent Secretary made the following remarks:
“ The idea was conceived in 2012 which led to the generation of a project brief, outlining its objectives, scope and specifications for its construction in 2013.
“ But, it was only in 2020 and with the guidance and approval of Mr President that a comprehensive geotechnical survey and appraisal of seven sites was conducted for which he selected this site.
“The facility occupies a floor of 2,485 square metres across one suspended floor and basement, and was awarded to Julius Berger Nigeria.
“The facility offers a wide range of specialised medical services, covering advanced diagnostics and treatment; that’s why it’s equipped with the latest medical equipment of global standard.
“Today with the glory of God all this was achieved due to the singular resolve and resilience of President Muhammadu Buhari to address this long-identified need for such facility and bequeath a worthy legacy,“ Umar said.
The First Lady, Aisha Buhari, who was also present at the inauguration event said her continued advocacy for the improvement of health and wellbeing of all Nigerians led to the establishment of the new facility.
Aisha Buhari expressed her optimism that the new well-equipped medical centre will ameliorate the problem of medical travel overseas which has become rampant among public office holders in Nigeria.
“No need for any leader to spend months and months abroad because of healthcare. This one is for the health and wellness of the First Family. They don’t need to go abroad now. They only need to maybe fly in experts to help our people” Mrs Buhari said.