In a bid to alleviate the financial burden on public hospitals and educational institutions, President Bola Tinubu has approved a 50% electricity subsidy for these critical sectors.
Minister of State for Health, Dr. Tunji Alausa, made the announcement in Kaduna on Thursday, highlighting the President’s commitment to improving healthcare and education.
The subsidy, expected to be implemented by the Minister of Power, aims to reduce energy tariffs for public hospitals, universities, polytechnics, and colleges of education. This move will enable them to channel more resources into providing quality services. Alausa emphasized that the subsidy demonstrates President Tinubu’s dedication to enhancing the lives of Nigerians, particularly in healthcare and education.
In a related development, Kaduna State Governor, Uba Sani, commended the National Ear Care Centre’s Chief Medical Director, Dr. Abubakar Yaro, for his leadership and dedication to transforming the centre. The governor, represented by his Deputy, Dr. Hadiza Balarabe, assured the Minister of State for Health of the state government’s continued support for the centre’s growth and development.
The occasion also saw the inauguration of projects at the National Ear Care Centre, including a 200-capacity auditorium, student hostel, oxygen plant, molecular laboratory, powerhouse, ENT specialists clinic, operating theatre, and female/children ward. These projects underscore the government’s priority on healthcare and wellness.
