The Federal Government has approved the establishment of a Teaching hospital in Taraba State.
The Teaching hospital which is to be situated at the Federal University in Wukari Local Government council of the State, was approved by President Muhammadu Buhari through a letter dated 26th September, 2022.
The letter was signed by the Director of Health, Teaching Hospital Division, Dr. Noah Andrew, on behalf of the Minister of Health, Dr. Osagie Ehanire.
Andrew urged the leadership of the University to ensure that all the needed facilities are in place.
He said; “I am directed to refer to a letter dated 2nd September 2022 referenced SGF 6/T/380 from the Secretary of the Government of the Federation to inform you that His Excellency, President Mohammadu Buhari, has graciously approved the establishment of a Federal teaching hospital for the Federal University, Wukari, Taraba State.”
“Kindly ensure that the University provides a conducive environment for the clinical training of paramedical students in Medical and Allied Science.”
The residents of the host community are joyous as the proposed Teaching hospital will engage the unemployed youths in the community and the State at large.