Umahi Explains As FG Takes Over King David University Of Medical Sciences

The Federal Government has formally taken over the ownership of King David University of Medical Sciences, Uburu, Ebonyi State pursuant to a promise by President Muhammadu Buhari earlier in May, 2022.

The takeover was formally adopted at a ceremony held at the conference room of the Federal Ministry of Health, Abuja on Tuesday evening during which a Memorandum Of Understanding (MOU) to that effect was signed.

Speaking at the ceremony, Governor of Ebonyi State said the idea of the university was borne out of the desire to save lives, serve people well and stem medical tourism.

“Apart from the huge revenue we would save from our people traveling abroad, we would be bringing world class medical services home. That way, we are saving the lives of our people and earning foreign exchange from the foreigners coming for treatment” he explained.

Gov Umahi further explained that the beautiful university environment was beyond what a state could manage prompting the president, who commissioned it in May, to pronounce the takeover by the federal government.

Corroborating the statements of the governor, the honourable Minister of Health said the federal government had to take over the university because of its strategic importance to the overall healthcare plans of the federal government. “The institution is very ready and well equipped with state of the art facilities. We have confirmed the standards and we are very excited to be taking it over. I will soon be there to physically take it over” Dr. Ehanire said.

The ceremony was witnessed by the Honourable Minister of State for Health, Barr. Joe Ekumankama, the permanent secretary of the ministry and several directors of the ministry.

Some commissioners from Ebonyi State and top government officials from the state also witnessed the ceremony.
GWG reports that President Buhari during his visit to Ebonyi State last May had pledged to take over the King David University of Medical Sciences which is one of the signature projects of the David Umahi administration.

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