President Bola Tinubu has approved the takeover and conversion of Dalhatu Araf Specialist Hospital, Lafia, to the Federal University of Lafia Teaching Hospital, Nasarawa, following a request by the Nasarawa State Government.

The conversion of the health facility to a federal teaching hospital was contained in a statement made available to the media by Ajuri Ngelale, Special Adviser to the President on Media and Publicity.

He noted that the conversion will not only enhance the training of students in medical and allied sciences but also boost healthcare delivery in the state.

He said the President remains committed to ensuring the social welfare and healthcare security of Nigerians and will aggressively sustain his administration’s investment drive and efforts in the sector.

Similarly, the President has approved the reappointment of Professor Abdurrahman Abba Sheshe as the Chief Medical Director of Aminu Kano Teaching Hospital, Kano, for a second and final term of four years, effective from December 5, 2023.

Special Adviser to the President on Media and Publicity, Ajuri Ngelale, in a statement on Wednesday, noted that Professor Sheshe was first appointed as the Chief Medical Director of Aminu Kano Teaching Hospital on December 6, 2019.

Ajuri said Mr. President expects that with the renewal of Professor Sheshe’s appointment, he will re-dedicate himself to improving the standards of the hospital and ensuring the efficient delivery of quality services to citizens.