President Tinubu Welcomes First-Rate Healthcare Facility In Abuja

President Bola Tinubu on Wednesday expressed his joy over the first-rate healthcare facility called Africa Medical Centre of Excellence, which will be established in Abuja by next year.

The medical center is being made in partnership between the African Export-Import Bank (Afreximbank) and King's College Hospital in London.

During a meeting with the President and Chairman of the Board of Directors of Afreximbank, Professor Benedict Oramah, Tinubu called this a significant step towards investing in Nigeria's healthcare sector. Oramah was accompanied by a delegation from King's College Hospital.

"This facility is a great commitment to humanity. We are open and ready to assist this project in every way possible. Africa is in need, and Nigeria is committed to the needs of its people," the Nigerian president said, as per the official statement shared on X (formerly known as Twitter).

He added, "Out of every five black persons, one is a Nigerian. We are racing against time to meet our obligations to our people. This project will further strengthen our long-term vision for the healthcare of our people."

The president pointed out that Nigeria is determined to succeed, assuring that whatever is required for the same, his administration will do it.

Tinubu, who also serves as the African Union Champion for Human Resources for Health and Community Health Delivery Partnership, said that the African continent needs to step up to improve the overall healthcare system.

"Africa is in need, and Nigeria is committed to the needs of its people. Putting people's welfare first is putting healthcare first. The training and development of our people are our priorities, and we thank KCH, known for its global reputation, for partnering with us," he said.

The president highlighted that out of every five black people, one of them is Nigerian. He explained that his administration is trying its best to meet the obligations of Nigerians, adding that this project will further strengthen his long-term vision of providing healthcare.

Tinubu urged Afreximbank to stick to its commitment to investing that will ensure that Africa receives better healthcare in terms of experts and proper resources.

Coordinating Minister of Health and Social Welfare Professor Muhammad Ali Pate also spoke during the meeting and said that the department has signed an "MoU with the President of Afreximbank for a $1 billion facility to finance a credit and equity contribution pool for private sector investors interested in investing in Nigeria's health sector value chain."