In its determination to boost tertiary healthcare provision and encourage health education, the Bauchi state government has signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) with a consortium, HP Capital for the establishment of a State University Teaching Hospital worth about 1billion US dollars. Bauchi State Governor, Sen Bala Mohammed, made the disclosure while speaking at the official signing of the MoU held at the Government House, Bauchi saying that his administration is resolute in bringing quality and qualitative healthcare services delivery to the doorsteps of the citizens. The Governor also said that his administration is opening up Bauchi State to the global world to make sure that it has provided opportunities not only for the Bauchi people but everywhere. Bala Mohammed while assuring the investors of his government’s readiness to protect their investment, said that, his administration will not take HP Capital for granted. Speaking earlier, the Managing Director of HP Capital limited, Mr. Vandishwar Kausal said that the project is meant to address the existing shortfall in the healthcare system across the world.

Source: Nigerian Tribune April 30, 2022 20:12 UTC