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Tinubu Approves Conversion of Dalhatu Araf Hospital to Federal University Lafia Teaching Hospital
President Bola Ahmed Tinubu has given his approval for the takeover and transformation of Dalhatu Araf Specialist Hospital in Lafia into the Federal University of Lafia Teaching Hospital, located in Nasarawa State.
This decision comes in response to a formal request from the Nasarawa State Government, as outlined in a statement issued by Ajuri Ngelale, Special Adviser to the President on Media and Publicity.
Ngelale noted that the conversion would not only enhance the academic and practical training of students in medical and allied health sciences but also significantly improve healthcare services across the state.
The statement further emphasized President Tinubu’s dedication to advancing the social welfare and healthcare security of all Nigerians.
It also highlighted the administration’s commitment to sustaining investment and reforms in the healthcare sector to improve access and quality.
This development follows a recent expression of concern by the Nasarawa State House of Assembly in November 2023 regarding the management of Dalhatu Araf Specialist Hospital.
The Assembly raised issues about the hospital exceeding its approved budget under the leadership of Dr. Hassan Ikrama.
These concerns were voiced during an oversight visit to the state-owned hospital, where lawmakers scrutinized the hospital’s financial management and expressed dissatisfaction with its operations.
Nigerian news analyst, Mahmud Jega, has shared his opinion on the recent airstrike carried out by the United States in Nigeria, stating that Nigerians should not blame President Bola Tinubu for the incident.
Jega made this statement during a recent interview, where he said he does not believe many people will hold the Tinubu administration responsible, as Donald Trump had issued threats against Nigeria long before Tinubu’s administration.
“No, I don’t think many people will blame the Tinubu administration for what is happening now because President Donald Trump, when he first made the threats, it was clearly not in coordination with the Tinubu administration or the government of Nigeria,” Jega said.
It has been reported that the United States carried out an airstrike targeting ISIS in the northwest region of Nigeria. The order was reportedly given by former U.S. President Donald Trump.
“Tonight, at my direction as Commander in Chief, the United States launched a powerful and deadly strike against ISIS terrorist elements in northwest Nigeria,” Trump said.
He added, “I have previously warned these terrorists that if they did not stop the slaughtering of Christians, there would be hell to pay, and tonight, there was.”
The Federal Government of Nigeria has officially declared the holiday dates for the festive season.
Thursday, December 25 will be observed as Christmas Day, December 26 as Boxing Day, and Thursday, January 1 as New Year’s Day.
The declaration was made by the Permanent Secretary of the Ministry of Interior, Dr. Magdalene Ajani. He also added that Nigerians should celebrate the holidays in faith and pray for the nation.
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