Taraba State government Reiterates Commitment to Health Sector.

 



By Sani Yarima Jalingo.


The Theophilus Yakubu Danjuma Foundation has constructed an ultra-modern eye hospital in Takum LGA of Taraba State which was commissioned by Governor Agbu Kefas. 



During the ceremony, the Governor expressed his appreciation to Retired General TY Danjuma for his developmental initiatives in the state. 


He commended the General's contributions, highlighting the significance of Senator Daisy Danjuma Eye Hospital Takum in the state's progress.



General Danjuma also spoke at the ceremony, underscoring the importance of peaceful coexistence in the State, as it attracts investors. 


He also championed the need for infrastructural improvement, ICT training, and attitudinal change to drive progress in the state.



The hospital, an extension of the TY Danjuma Foundation's medical center, will provide highly subsidized rates for eye surgeries, eyeglasses provision, and other related services. 


Joshua Campeneer, the Country Director of Development Africa, explained the hospital's role and highlighted that it has been providing such services at a highly subsidized rate for the past three months.



Dr. Oten Okolo, the National Coordinator of the National Eye Health Programmes, commended the Senator Daisy Danjuma Eye Hospital as a beacon of hope for those in need of eye services, expressing his delight at its establishment. 


Dr. Ugo Okoli, a Trustee of the TY Danjuma Foundation, stressed that the hospital will provide cutting-edge eye care services, highlighting the foundation's impactful work nationwide.



The commissioning ceremony was attended by Deputy Governor Aminu Alkali, the Chairman of Middle Belt Forum, General Zamani Lawcot (Rtd), the former Executive Secretary of TETFUND, Prof. Suleiman Bogoro, members of the National Assembly, Members of the State House of Assembly, and Commissioners. 


In addition, chairpersons of the 16 local government councils and first-class chiefs led by the Aku Uka of Wukari and Chairman of the Taraba State Traditional Council of Chiefs, Manu Ishaku Adda Ali (Matakitswen I) were also in attendance.




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