The Federal Government has reiterated its commitment to strengthening healthcare institutions across the country to advance the quality of healthcare delivery in Nigeria.

Minister of State for Health and Social Welfare, Dr. Iziaq Salako, made the reaffirmation at the matriculation and capping ceremony of the National Orthopaedic Hospital, Enugu.

Salako, who was represented by the Vice Chancellor of the Federal University of Allied Health Sciences, Enugu (FUAHSE), Prof. John Emaimo, said the Federal Government remains dedicated to supporting health training institutions nationwide to improve healthcare outcomes.

He congratulated the matriculating students and commended the hospital’s management for its dedication to producing competent and compassionate health professionals.

Describing the hospital as a vital partner in Nigeria’s healthcare development efforts, the minister assured that the Federal Ministry of Health and Social Welfare would continue to promote collaboration between universities and specialized health institutions to ensure high standards of training and research.

“The future of Nigeria’s health sector lies in the quality of training we provide to our young professionals. Institutions such as the National Orthopaedic Hospital and the Federal University of Allied Health Sciences, Enugu, are key instruments of the Federal Ministry of Health, and we remain committed to supporting their growth and sustainability,” Salako said.

He stressed that the nation’s health workforce must be equipped not only with technical competence but also with compassion and integrity, urging the students to remain focused and disciplined throughout their training.