By Joyce Remi-Babayeju
The Hon. Minister of State for Health & Social Welfare, Dr. Tunji Alausa has revealed that the federal government’s determination to put increase its financial commitments to health institutions of learning in the country.
Alausa made this known in Enugu during his oversight tour and official commissioning of the Ultra-modern Projects at Federal College of Dental Technology & Therapy, Enugu.
The minister linked the well-being of any society to a successful health care delivery, adding that the present administration specifically focuses its health drive action on four major agendas, the following factors Governance in Healthcare , Unlocking Value Chain of the Healthcare Sector..Health & Social Security, and Health Population.
Also , Dr. Alausa commended the Rector, Top Management Staff, and the entire Community of the Institution for their mutual cooperation which has created an enabling environment to achieve more in terms of project execution.
The Minister further lauded Prof. John Emaimo, Rector of the College, for his giant stride being exhibited within the shortest time in office.
Earlier, the Rector of the College, Prof. John Emaimo thanked the federal government for the financial support received to carry out major projects that will benefit the college & immediate communities.
Prof. Emaimo however enumerated some challenges faced by the institution and called on the Minister to also assist in the needs of the College achievements.
Some of the projects, the Minister Commissioned at the College include a Two-in-One Lecture room, a Biomedical Research Centre, a Centre for Entrepreneurship Development. (CED), Medical Centre Extension.
Others include the Rector’s Lodge,
One Storey Classroom block and a Lawn Tennis Court. among others.
