A Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) between the Nigerian government and the Adamawa State government has been signed to finalize the agreement on the handover and conversion of Cottage Hospital Hong, and General Hospital Mubi into Federal Medical Centres.
In a statement issued on Monday 2nd December, 2024, by the Deputy Director, Information & PR of the Federal Ministry of Health and Social Welfare, Alaba Balogun, the Minister, Prof. Ali Pate said the agreement is a statement of intent by the Ministry to improve and expand healthcare services for all Nigerians, aligning with the renewed hope agenda of President Bola Ahmed Tinubu.
On it’s benefits, Mr. Pate, represented by the Permanent Secretary Daju Kachollom mni, enumerated that the upgrading is critical to expanding and strengthening of health services across the country.
“With this signing, we believe, your Excellency, that this movement forward will not just be for the people of Mubi and Hong, but for the entire North East and any of our neighbouring countries”, he said.
The Coordinating Minister added that the conversion to Federal Institutions will enhance the health of the citizens and beyond in line with the mandate of the Federal Ministry of Health & Social Welfare to provide quality and safe health care services.
Earlier, the Deputy Governor of Adamawa State Prof. Kaletapwa Farauta, who also chaired the official handover and signing of the MoU commended the Federal Government through the Federal Ministry of Health & Social Welfare for its foresight to upgrade the state’s health facilities.
The agreement, she explained, is strategic to improving and providing quality health services to the beneficiaries, the people of Adamawa state; stressing, the initiative aligns with Governor Ahmadu Fintiri’s priority of health sector.
She restated the commitment of His Excellency, the Executive Governor of Adamawa State Ahmadu Umaru Fintiri, to providing requisite support for the health institutions to thrive.
The State Commissioner for Health and Human Services Chief Felix Tangwami appreciated the impactful efforts of the Federal Ministry of Health & Social Welfare to enhance health care provision in Adamawa State.