UNIMAID Names Nigeria's First Modern Medical ICT Institute After Tinubu
- University of Maiduguri Teaching Hospital unveiled Nigeria’s first medical ICT centre, named after President Bola Tinubu
- The project was inaugurated during the 110th general meeting of Chief Medical Directors, attended by political and health sector leaders
- Coordinating Minister Ali Pate praised Tinubu’s health agenda and the CMDs’ role in driving transformational change in healthcare
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The University of Maiduguri Teaching Hospital (UMTH) in Borno State has unveiled a newly completed medical ICT institute and dedicated it to President Bola Tinubu in recognition of his administration’s support for the healthcare sector.
The commissioning formed part of the activities marking the 110th general meeting of Chief Medical Directors (CMDs) held on Tuesday in Maiduguri.
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The ceremony drew political leaders, health policymakers, and stakeholders from across the country, Punch reported.
FG praised for backing project
Addressing the gathering, the Chief Medical Director of UMTH, Prof. Ahmed Ahidjo, praised the Federal Government’s backing for the project, describing the ICT centre as the first purpose-built facility of its kind in Nigeria, designed to improve digital skills and capacity among medical professionals.
“The Coordinating Minister of Health and Social Welfare, Ali Muhammad Pate, has demonstrated that so much can be achieved,” Ahidjo remarked.
“We appreciate your focus and dedication. As at now, I can say we are getting whatever we asked from the Federal Government. Today, we are commissioning the first medical ICT centre in Nigeria, named after President Tinubu as a mark of appreciation.”
Eight other facilities inaugurated
Beyond the ICT institute, Ahidjo revealed that eight other infrastructure projects, including road networks and health facilities within the hospital complex, were also inaugurated.
These were named after individuals and organisations that have made notable contributions to the growth and development of the teaching hospital.
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In his remarks, Coordinating Minister of Health and Social Welfare, Prof. Ali Muhammad Pate, reaffirmed the administration’s commitment to making healthcare a pillar of national development.
“In the two years of President Tinubu in office, he chose health as a cardinal point in his renewed hope of agenda, and today, the result is already manifesting. The President is using the sector to unify the country,” Pate said.
He acknowledged the critical role of CMDs in implementing reforms and improving healthcare delivery nationwide.
“Transformation is taking up and I must say, you the Chief Medical Directors are the ones piloting the change,” he noted.
“It is a great pleasure to join you today. It is fitting that the teaching hospital decided to match it with several important projects commissioning including the ICT centre named after President Tinubu. So I want to thank the hospital, state government, and Borno people for the warm reception.”
The event witnessed the presence of Borno State Governor, Babagana Zulum, his deputy Usman Kadafur, traditional rulers, members of state and national assemblies, as well as senior officials from various federal and state institutions.
The new ICT centre is expected to significantly boost digital literacy among medical staff and students, enhancing service delivery and research capacity at UMTH and beyond.
Ex-Buhari minister declares war on Tinubu
Earlier, Legit.ng reported that the former minister of Sports and Youth Development, Solomon Dalung, had declared that the 2027 general elections would not just be another electoral cycle but a full-blown confrontation between the Nigerian people and the current administration under President Bola Ahmed Tinubu.
Speaking during a recent interview on News Central, Dalung voiced strong dissatisfaction with the state of the nation, blaming the Tinubu-led government for deepening the hardship faced by ordinary citizens.
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