Gov Mutfwang Signs Agreement To Establish International Hospital In Plateau Community

By James Moses (9News Nigeria -Jos)

In a bid to fulfill his campaign promise of making Jos, the Plateau State capital a medical tourism destination, Governor Caleb Manasseh has signed an agreement to build BOMO International Hospital in Bassa Local Government Area of Plateau State.

Açcording to a statement by his Director of Press and Public Affairs (DoPPA), Gyang Bere, said the initiative aims to transform Jos into a hub for medical tourism leveraging the state’s condusive climate for healing.

Governor Mutfwang, who signed the agreement with the Centre Office for Major Projects and Investment (COMAPI), highlighted the hospital’s potential to enhance healthcare delivery across the state.

Mutfwang praised the initiative as a pivotal step towards offering high-quality and affordable medical services to the citizens.

COMAPI’s company secretary, Asama Matthew Ahinche, underscored the project’s partnership with international financiers, and said it aims to reduce medical tourism abroad and ensure accessible healthcare locally.

The Public -Private Partnership (PPP) will see BOMO International Hospital operating on ten-hectare plot donated by the local communities, under a Build-Operate-and Transfer model over a decade.

With this development, Plateau State anticipates significant advancements in its healthcare sector, promising a brighter future for its citizens.

-9News Nigeria.