Osinbajo: Afe Babalola Teaching Hospital Will Stop Medical Tourism

Victor Ogunje in Ado Ekiti

Vice-President Yemi Osinbajo Friday commissioned the 400-bed
Afe Babalola University Teaching Hospital (ABUTH), Ado Ekiti, saying
the hospital will help in stopping Nigerians from seeking medical
treatments abroad.

Osinbajo, who was represented at the occasion by the Minister of
Health, Prof Isaac Adewole, said Nigerians spend multi-billion naira
on overseas medical trips annually, revealing that the hospital, which he described as a masterpiece will fill the gap and enhance healthcare delivery in the country.

This was as the Governor of Ekiti State, Mr Ayodele Fayose, and former
Executive Secretary of the National Universities Commission (NUC), Prof.
Peter Okebukola, solicited special funding from the federal government
to drive private universities in the country for better efficiency.

Osinbajo while performing the commissioning praised the founder, Chief Afe Babalola (SAN), for his vision and love for humanity, saying the
step taken was a watershed in the history of the nation.

“This hospital will go a long way in conserving funds being spent by
Nigerians on medical trips abroad. With this, Nigerians can now be
treated by Nigerians.

“It takes a man with vision and large heart for his nation and people
to do this. It will help in addressing the poor heath indicators in
our system,” the vice-president said.

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