By Isiyaka Ismail Wunti
The Federal Government has assured of sustained commitment to establishing facilities that will strengthen healthcare services, support the training of medical personnel and improve medical research in Bauchi State and other parts of the country.
The Coordinating Minister of Health and Social Welfare, Professor Muhammad Ali Pate and his counterpart, the Minister of Finance, Taiwo Oyedele gave the assurance during a courtesy visit to Governor Bala Mohammed at Government House, Bauchi.
Speaking during the visit Professor Muhammed Pate said the Federal Government has established radiodiagnostic and cancer centres across the federation, including Bauchi State, as part of efforts to expand access to quality healthcare services.
Professor Muhammed Pate who commended the Bauchi State Government for its collaboration with the Federal Government, noted that the visit marked the commencement of commissioning major health infrastructure projects.
He said the projects were delivered through the Medical and Diagnostic Infrastructure Initiative and the Nigeria Sovereign Investment Authority across several states of the federation.
Also speaking, Taiwo Oyedele assured that the Federal Government would continue to collaborate with Bauchi and other states to translate economic stability into improved healthcare, infrastructure and productivity.
Responding, Governor Bala Mohammed commended President Bola Tinubu for supporting Bauchi State with high-quality medical infrastructure, describing the intervention as significant to improving healthcare delivery and affordability.
Governor Bala Mohammed also praised the President for responding to recent security concerns in the state, saying the deployment of military personnel helped restore peace and enabled displaced residents to return to their communities.
He assured of continued collaboration with the Federal Government, irrespective of political differences, emphasising that both levels of government must work together to improve healthcare, security and the quality of life of Nigerians.