The Abubakar Tafawa Balewa University Teaching Hospital (ATBUTH), Bauchi, has emerged as the 2025 Best Federal Health Institution for its innovative deployment of technology in healthcare delivery.

The hospital’s Chief Medical Director, Prof. Yusuf Bara Jibrin, also received the Distinguished GovTech Trailblazer’s Award for his visionary leadership and commitment to advancing digital governance and innovation in Nigeria’s health sector.

Both awards were presented at the Banquet Hall of the Presidential Villa, Aso Rock, Abuja, during the Nigeria GovTech Public Service Awards 2025 organised by the Bureau of Public Service Reforms (BPSR) under the Presidency.

The event, themed “Nigeria GovTech Public Service Awards 2025,” brought together top government officials, policymakers, innovators, and public servants from across the country to celebrate excellence in governance and service delivery.

ATBUTH and its CMD were honoured for outstanding achievements in digital transformation, healthcare innovation, and institutional modernization.

In his remarks, Prof. Jibrin dedicated the awards to the hospital’s management team, staff, and students, describing them as the driving force behind ATBUTH’s success.

He reaffirmed his commitment to sustaining excellence in healthcare delivery, medical training, research, and digital innovation in line with the Federal Government’s digital transformation agenda.

The Nigeria GovTech Public Service Awards recognise institutions and leaders championing innovation and efficiency across the public service, promoting technology-driven transparency and citizen satisfaction.

The recognition of ATBUTH and its CMD underscores the hospital’s steady rise as one of Nigeria’s foremost teaching and referral centres, driven by innovation, dedication, and service to humanity.