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Buhari to unveil Presidential Medical Centre Friday
President Muhammadu Buhari will on Friday, May 19, inaugurate the Presidential/VIP Wing of State House Medical Centre, Abuja.
According to a statement signed by the State House Director of Information, Abiodun Oladunjoye, on Wednesday, “Following the ribbon-cutting ceremony, President Buhari, accompanied by the Permanent Secretary of the State House, Tijjani Umar, will embark on a guided tour of the hospital,”.
The statement, titled ‘President Buhari to inaugurate Presidential/VIP Wing Of State House Medical Centre on Friday,’ noted that guests invited to the inauguration ceremony are expected to be seated by 9:00 a.m.
According to reports, the legacy project, situated within the premises of the Presidential Villa, had its ground-breaking ceremony conducted by the Chief of Staff to the President, Prof. Ibrahim Gambari, on November 1, 2021.
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Spanning a total floor area of 2,485 square metres on a suspended floor with a basement, the hospital, which serves as a specialised Intensive Care Centre, will cater for the President, Vice President, their immediate families and VIPs.
“The Presidential/VIP Wing houses several specialised departments, to be staffed by a team of medical professionals, featuring five consultation rooms dedicated to various specialities, including respiratory, cardiology, ophthalmology, ENT, and general consultation.
“Additionally, the hospital has a specialised X-ray suite equipped with a digital X-ray machine as well as a diagnostic suite encompassing MRI, CT scan, and endoscopy facilities.
“Patients and visitors can enjoy access to a Healing Garden, designed to foster healing, relaxation, and enhancement of overall well-being,” the State House says.
