The Secretary to the Government of the Federation, George Akume, has said he will raise a memo to President Bola Tinubu for the establishment of a Bank of Health to support Nigeria’s healthcare sector.
Akume made this known on Wednesday while speaking at the 20th anniversary of Everbright Diagnostic Laboratory Services and the launch of a book titled “Employee Retention and Turnover in Nigeria.”
He said the proposal, which was raised by the chairman of Everbright Diagnostics, was a good suggestion and deserved the attention of the Federal Government.
“The chairman has called for the establishment of a bank. I think it is a very good suggestion. I assure you I am going to make a memo to that effect to Mr President,” Akume said.
The SGF added that the Tinubu administration remains committed to strengthening Nigeria’s health system through policies that promote local capacity, expand access to quality care, and support institutions contributing to national development.
He said, “This address will not be complete if I do not reaffirm that under President Tinubu’s administration, there is a deep commitment to building a healthier, safer, and more prosperous Nigeria. Through policies that encourage value creation, job expansion, institutional reform, and stronger health systems, the federal government will continue to support champion institutions like Everbright Diagnostics and strengthen our national capacity.”
Akume also highlighted the role played by Everbright during the COVID-19 pandemic, when the laboratory provided critical testing services that supported Nigeria’s response to the health crisis.
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