Dr Usman hails Wike over renewal of Garki Hospital concession

Chairman of Nisa Medical Group Board of Directors, Dr Shamsudeen Usman, has hailed the Minister of Federal Capital Territory Administration, Barr Nyesom Wike for ensuring the renewal of the concession of Garki Hospital, Abuja despite all odds and challenges met earlier.

Dr Usman spoke at the inauguration of the new Garki Hospital, Abuja, Management Board.

He said the concession of Garki Hospital in Abuja to Nisa Medical Group is an example of the effectiveness of Public Private Partnership (PPP) in improving service delivery.

“The renewal of this concession, despite the challenges met during the first term is indeed a positive development for the public. I believe the calibre of individuals being inaugurated today will provide a strong and capable foundation for the hospital’s governance moving forward,” said Shamsudeen.

He noted that the second phase of the Public-Private Partnership between Nisa Medical Group and the Federal Capital Territory Administration was successfully completed, with the support of the Minister of State and the Permanent Secretary at the FCTA.

The former minister of budget and economic planning confident the new board will effectively manage the hospital and serve Abuja residents well.

The first concession was an enormous success and a clear testament to the power of Public Private Partnership in affecting positively on service delivery. I charge this Board to take this trajectory to the next level.

“One of the major challenges during the earlier era was the lack of effective communication among stakeholders. I urge this new Board to address that by ensuring seamless communication at the highest levels, fostering mutual respect, cordiality and a clear, unified direction for the progress of the hospital.

“Transparency, patient safety and excellence in clinical practice must remain top priorities. I am confident that with proper communication and cooperation, this Board will function efficiently and harmoniously,” said the Chairman.

He described the new Chairman of the Garki Hospital Board, Dr. Peter Nmadu, as a seasoned medical professional with a solid record in managing healthcare services across the country.

“His experience across both the public and private sectors positions him as a balanced and competent leader,” having had a meritorious career in NNPC rising to the rank of Group Executive Director, Corporate Services before his statutory retirement.

The Permanent Secretary, Health Service and Environment, FCTA, Dr. Baba-Gana Adam recalled the cooperation former ministers with Dr. Ibrahim Wada and his team when they started the concept of redefining government through the idea of PPP.

“We thank the Mandate Secretary, Dr. Adedolapo Fasawe for working through and having an understanding for us to sign the dotted lines. We thank Minister Nyesom Wike for speeding up this process and ensuring its delivery.

Dr Adam restated the passion of his team for effective and efficient service delivery that will serve the community. “Particularly, I can say that I am on this board not for any personal reason. I am on this board to ensure the government does its part,” he said.

The permanent secretary said the Nisa-FCTA partnership has proven that the PPP is working for Nigerians to see and promised that the FCTA is open to similar agreements to improve service delivery.

The Medical Director, Garki Hospital, Dr Kenneth Ityo praised the team which steered the hospital through the first 15 years of concession and promised to leave an indelible mark during his tenure.

“It is our sincere hope that after 15 years of concession, we will leave a legacy that will stand the test of time, deepen the system and the success of PPP in Nigeria”, said Ityo.

The new board comprises Permanent Secretary, FCT Health Services and Environment, Dr. Baba-Gana Ahmadu; representative of the FCTA legal services secretariat Garduya Bawa; Director, Medical and Diagnostics Department, Dr Abubakar Ahmadu; Chairman Garki Hospital board, Dr Peter Nmadu, chairman, Ismaila Shaibu, Mrs Amina Habib Ahmed, Medical Director, Garki Hospital, and Dr Kenneth Ityo, Mrs Rabi Wada and Mallam Tijani Haruna Baba.