May 18, (THEWILL) – President Muhammadu Buhari has approved the upgrade of the Federal Medical Centre (FMC) Yola, to Modibbo Adama University Teaching Hospital (MAUTH), Yola, Adamawa state.
The Secretary to the Government of the Federation (SGF), Boss Mustapha, announced this in a press statement issued by the Director of Information, office of the SGF, Willie Bassey.
The statement reads: “The approval is sequel to the demand by the people and the Adamawa State Government for the upgrade of the Federal Medical Centre, Yola, to Modibbo Adama University Teaching Hospital, Yola, in order to enhance the training of medical students, as well as boost health care delivery in the state.”
The new development is to enhance the training of medical students and boost health care delivery in the state.
In another development, President Muhammadu Buhari, has also given approval to renew the appointment of the Director-General/ Chief Executive Officer of the National Institute for Pharmaceutical Research and Development (NIPRD), Dr Obi Peter Odigwe, for a second and final term of four (4) years with effect from August 10, 2022.
The President while congratulating Dr Odigwe on the re-appointment, charged him to position the institute for effective service delivery to the nation.
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