Fed Lawmaker, Nalaraba hails Tinubu, Sule, Almakura over Teaching Hospital:

By David Odama

House of representatives member representing Awe, Hon Doma and Keana federal of Nasarawa State, Hon.Abubakar Nalaraba has lauded President Bola Ahmed Tinubu for taking steps to address the health need of the state.

The federal lawmaker in a statement made available to Journalists in Lafia on Sunday expressed profound gratitude to President Bola Ahmed Tinubu for the approval of the takeover and conversion of Dalhatu Araf Specialist Hospital, Lafia, into Federal University of Lafia Teaching Hospital.

According to the legislator, the significant milestone decision by the president, followed the request by the Nasarawa State Government and the contribution of the immediate past Senator representing Nasarawa South, Senator Umaru Tanko Almakura.

“The takeover and conversion of Dalhatu Aragon Specialist Hospital marks a monumental step toward the development of our state’s healthcare and educational sectors”.

“Similarly, I sincerely appreciate the Governor of Nasarawa State, Abdullahi A. Sule, for his proactive role in advocating for this conversion, recognizing the profound impact it will make on the state.

I, wish to also commend the former Governor of Nasarawa State, Senator Umaru Tanko Al-Makura (Sarduanan Gwandara), for initiating a bill that recently gave birth to the Federal University of Lafia Teaching Hospital”, Nalaraba stated.

The Lawmaker recalled that the sole idea of the bill was muted by the former governor in 2021 and passed through all due legislative processes at the hallowed chamber of the Senate and House of Representatives as required by law.

“Also worthy of note is that before his exit in May 2019 as the Governor, Al-Makura, also graciously donated a completed building facility for the take off of the teaching hospital along rice mill/B.A.D road in Lafia, the state capital.

With these, Senator Al-Makura, has demonstrated exemplary leadership and a clear vision for the future of Nasarawa State.

I also wish to thank the Emir of Lafia, His Royal Highness, Justice Sidi Bage (rtd) and the Minister of Health, Ali Pate, for their roles in ensuring that this dream comes through”, the lawmaker added.

He said the conversion of Dalhatu Araf Specialist Hospital into a federal teaching hospital will not only serve as a pivotal platform for the training of medical and allied sciences students, but will also enhance the quality of healthcare deliver in Nasarawa state.