The Dangote Foundation yesterday began the construction of what has
been described as one of “Africa’s most ambitious health facilities” in
Kano State.
The health facilities will cost Dangote Foundation N2 billion.
President of Dangote Group, Alhaji Aliko Dangote, said he was planning
to build the world’s best hospital in Kano State.
He said the plan would end the medical tourism, which has cost Nigeria
billions of naira.
The hospital, which has been named Mariya Sanusi Dantata
Ultramodern Theatre Complex, has modern facilities, including a
diagnostic laboratory.
The complex would be built within the Murtala Muhammad Specialist
Hospital in Kano.
Speaking at the foundation stone-laying ceremony in Kano yesterday,
the Chairman of the Dangote Foundation Alhaji Aliko Dangote said the
gesture was meant to support government’s efforts at achieving a sound
health programme for the people.
Dangote said only healthy people can contribute meaningfully to the
growth of the economy.
He said: “It is not just about creating a modern, new, sorely needed
medical facility in this great city of ours. It is about our broader
commitment to systematically improve the health and well-being of the
people. This is one of our areas of focus.
“We believe that every Nigerian has a right to quality health care. We
also believe that it is our collective duty to rally our resources to
improve health infrastructure, support the development of health care
professionals and improve preventive health measures in Nigeria.
“Today, we are pleased to be able to stand with the Governor as he lays
the foundation stone for the 5-storey ultramodern theatre complex.”
Kano State Governor Musa Kwankwaso said the new facilities would
eliminate the need to travel out of the country for treatment.
He hailed the Dangote Foundation for its interventions in Kano, making
reference to a recent N600 million women empowerment scheme by
the Dangote Group.
Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN) Governor Sanusi Lamido Sanusi said
medical tourism cost Nigeria about N80 billion annually.
He urged other wealthy Nigerians to emulate Dangote’s philanthropic
spirit.
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