Nigeria’s First Lady, Aisha Buhari, has appealed to healthcare providers to take the advantage of the government’s credits scheme.
The initiative is through the Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN) with guidelines for the operation of N100 billion Credit Support for the Healthcare Sector.
She said that there was no doubt that it would help in building and expanding the capacity of the Nigerian health sector and ultimately reduce medical trips and tourism outside the Country.
Aisha Buhari gave the advice on Saturday when she landed at the Nnamdi Azikiwe Airport, Abuja from Dubar where she had gone for medical attention.
“I recall hosting the private healthcare Providers earlier in the year and we had a very productive engagement where the issue of building the capacity of Nigeria health sector was the major focus, and funding was discovered to be the major challenge.’’
She thanked all Nigerians for their prayers and well wishes while “I was away for medical treatment in the United Arabs Emirates (UAE)’’.
“I am well now and fully recovered and have since returned back home, Nigeria.’’
She also praised the Air Force Flight crew for their competence, saying: “On our way back, the Nigerian Air force Flight encountered a violent clear air turbulence which was navigated safely and professionally by the Captain and crew of the Flight.’’
“I want to commend and appreciate the courage and professionalism of the Captain and his crew, the wonderful gallant service men and women of the entire Nigerian Air force for their dedication to duty and the quality of maintenance of its Fleet.’’
