President Bola Tinubu has reiterated his administration’s unwavering dedication to enhancing healthcare services for all Nigerians, affirming a steadfast commitment to fostering both domestic and foreign investments in the sector.
During a meeting with Benedict Oramah, President and Chairman of the Board of Directors of the African Export-Import Bank (Afreximbank), accompanied by a delegation from King’s College Hospital, London (KCH), President Tinubu hailed the collaborative effort to establish the Africa Medical Centre of Excellence (AMCE) in Abuja, slated for completion by 2025.
“We welcome this momentous stride towards bolstering Nigeria’s healthcare infrastructure. This initiative reflects our profound commitment to the welfare of our people. Nigeria stands poised to support this noble endeavor in every conceivable manner,” President Tinubu declared.
Acknowledging the urgency of meeting the healthcare needs of the continent, President Tinubu underscored the pivotal role of initiatives like the AMCE in elevating the quality and accessibility of healthcare services across Africa.
“We are resolute in our pursuit of success, and we stand ready to provide whatever support is necessary to realize this project,” President Tinubu affirmed.
As the newly appointed African Union (AU) Champion for Human Resources for Health and Community Health Delivery Partnership, President Tinubu emphasized the imperative for Africa to bridge the gap in healthcare provision, urging Afreximbank to persist in its investment endeavors aimed at fortifying the continent’s healthcare infrastructure.
In alignment with the administration’s commitment to healthcare capacity building, Muhammad Pate, Coordinating Minister of Health and Social Welfare, highlighted the collaboration between Afreximbank and KCH in establishing a medical and nursing school alongside the AMCE.
Furthermore, a momentous milestone was reached with the signing of a memorandum of understanding (MOU) between Afreximbank and the Nigerian government for a $1 billion facility, aimed at financing private sector investments in Nigeria’s healthcare value chain.
Professor Benedict Oramah, the Nigerian-born President of Afreximbank, pledged the bank’s unwavering dedication to fostering healthcare infrastructure development, reducing medical tourism, promoting intra-African trade, and catalyzing job creation across the continent.
The meeting marks a significant leap forward in Nigeria’s healthcare advancement agenda, with collaborative efforts poised to transform the landscape of healthcare delivery, ensuring a healthier and more prosperous future for all Nigerians and Africans alike.
