The Minister of Education, Dr. Maruf Olatunji Alausa, Tuesday, inaugurated a 10-member Technical Working Group (TWG) to revamp the State House Medical Centre.
The group’s primary objective is to transform the medical centre into a world-class facility through a public-private partnership.
Speaking at the event, Alausa revealed that President Bola Ahmed Tinubu tasked him with actualising the transformation of the State House Medical Centre.
He said the directive is part of the administration’s commitment to making tough decisions that yield positive results.
“President Bola Ahmed Tinubu has taken bold decisions. We’re not surprised with his actions with regards to the Renewed Hope Agenda. We’re grateful to him. We’re commending his policies. Nigerians should support Mr President. Members of this committee are carefully selected.
“The chairman has been in the system for a long time and knows what to do. The task is simple: We must revamp the healthcare system and make it work. People don’t need to travel abroad for medical services, they can get it here in Nigeria. The private sector must be supported, it is not government alone,” he said.
The TWG’s terms of reference include: Framework implementation, procurement process management, evaluation and recommendations, stakeholder engagement and diligence, contract repository support and timelines deliverables.
The TWG comprises carefully selected members with impeccable track records, with the Special Adviser to the President on Health, Dr. Salma Ibrahim Anas, as Chairman.
Dr. Alausa urged the committee to be diligent and efficient in delivering their mandate.
He emphasised the importance of transforming the State House Medical Centre into a world-class facility, citing the need for improved healthcare services and job creation.
In her response, the Chairman of the Committee, Dr. Salma Ibrahim Anas, applauded the minister for his support and foresight on this laudable project.
She assured the minister that the committee would rely on his guidance throughout the transformation process.