From Taiye Joseph, Ilorin
Kwara State Governor, AbdulRahman AbdulRazaq, has expressed satisfaction with the progress of work on the multi-storey Oluremi Tinubu Hospital in Ilorin, saying the facility is nearing completion.
The governor gave the indication during an inspection visit to the hospital to assess the quality and pace of construction ahead of its proposed commissioning.
AbdulRazaq disclosed that major high-end medical equipments, including Magnetic Resonance Imaging (MRI), Computerised Tomography (CT) scan, mammography and X-ray machines, had been procured and were already on site awaiting installation.
“We are counting down to completion. We are hoping to commission this facility as soon as possible. That is why we have come to inspect the work being done and ensure that we put pressure on the consultants and contractors to deliver on schedule,” he told reporters during the visit.
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The governor, who was accompanied by his Special Adviser on Special Duties and Director-General of the APC Campaign Council (Central), Alhaji Abdulrazaq Jiddah, was conducted round the facility by the Project Manager of Craneburg Construction Company, Mohammad Yamout.
AbdulRazaq said his administration was committed to providing quality healthcare infrastructure and attracting competent medical professionals to ensure the hospital delivers excellent services.
“We want to go for the best and maintain the best. The important thing is also to be able to attract the best consultants and continue to improve the welfare of doctors and all medical workers,” he said.
The governor expressed confidence that the hospital would rank among the best public healthcare facilities in the country, comparing its anticipated standard with ongoing healthcare projects in other states.
“This would probably be the best public hospital in Nigeria. I know Lagos is building the Massey Children’s Hospital, but I think ours would surpass that in terms of services,” he added.
