President Muhammadu Buhari, on Tuesday, inaugurated a 120-bed hospital for mother and child in Makurdi, the Benue capital.
The president who was represented by the Secretary to Government of the Federation, Boss Mustapha, said that the establishment of the project was to address the maternal and child mortalities in the country.
The hospital, according to the president was fully equipped with state of the arts equipment.
The president said that 15 of such facilities were completed in other states but awaiting inauguration, adding that 12 others were in various stages of completion.
The president however called on all Benue people to join hands with President Muhammadu Buhari as he works conscientiously to rebuild Nigeria after the devastating effect of the COVID-19 pandemic.
“President Muhammadu Buhari does not desire to leave any Nigerian behind in his quest to provide a better living condition for all and that is why the establishment of this Centre, like all his other initiatives, are devoid of party affiliations,” he said.
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