COAS Eyes Public-Private Partnerships to Modernise Nigerian Army Healthcare Facilities
Linus Aleke in Abuja The Chief of Army Staff (COAS), Lieutenant General Waidi Shaibu, is considering public-private partnership as the most appropriate approach to achieving the noble objective of modernising healthcare
The Chief of Army Staff, Lieutenant General Waidi Shaibu, is exploring public-private partnerships to modernize healthcare facilities managed by the Nigerian Army, according to a statement from the Acting Director of Army Public Relations. The idea was discussed during a meeting with a high-level delegation from the private sector and the international diplomatic community.
The delegation included Honey Star Resources Limited, M&P, Elevate Egypt, and representatives from the League of African Ambassadors. The partnership aims to enhance the capacity, accessibility, and resilience of Army medical facilities, ensuring better healthcare for personnel and their families. Lieutenant General Shaibu emphasized that the health and well-being of soldiers are essential to the Army's operational effectiveness and supports his "Soldier First" concept.
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