Foreign Medical Treatment, Margnilalisation Must Stop – Buhari

Muhammadu Buhari has called on Nigerians to stop the drift of seeking medical treatment abroad saying it is not good for the country.

President Buhari who spoke while inaugurating projects at the Alex Ekwueme Federal University Teaching Hospital, Abakiliki has also vowed to ensure that no part of the country is ever again marginalized in terms of federal projects.

Buhari who was represented at the occasion by the minister of science and technology, Dr. Ogbonnonya Onu said:

“Nigerians have suffered so much going abroad for medical treatment. This is not good for us and it must stop because we can’t afford it again.”

Also noting perceptions of marginalization against certain sections of the country, the president said the establishment of the projects in Abakiliki reflected his administration’s determination to erode such feelings of being left out.

He said, “We have paid very serious attention to the health of our people and will continue to do so. The projects you celebrate their completion today were seriously affecting the workings of this teaching hospital. But today, we can say their completion have started helping to improve on the performance and welfare of both the staff and patients of this hospital.

“I wish to use this medium to congratulate the Secretary to the Government of the Federation, Mr Boss Mustapha, and his team in the Ecological Fund Office; the project contractor, Messrs Amayaro Nigeria Limited, as well as the project consultant, Messrs Kanode and Associates Limited, for their commitment to ensuring timely and speedy completion of the project.”

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