The Management and Staff of the Plateau State Specialist Hospital, Jos, have felicitated with Nigerians and the people of Plateau State on the occasion of the 66th Independence Anniversary of Nigeria.
The Chief Medical Director of the hospital, Prof. Christopher Sabo Yilgwan, who conveyed the message through the Assistant Public Relations of the Hospital, Hadiza Dabit the Assistant Public Relations Officer of the Hospital congratulated Governor Caleb Manasseh Mutfwang, Deputy Governor Ngo Josephine Piyo, Speaker of the Plateau State House of Assembly, Rt. Hon. Daniel Naanlong, members of the State Executive Council, the Plateau State Council of Chiefs and Emirs led by Da Jacob Gyang Buba, Chairman of the House Committee on Health, Hon. Daniel Nabol Listic, Commissioner for Health, Hon. Dr. Nicholas Baamlong, as well as other elected sons and daughters of the state at the state and federal levels.
Prof. Yillgwan said the anniversary provided an opportunity for Nigerians to reflect on the nation’s journey since independence, honour the sacrifices of its founding fathers and renew their commitment to peace, unity and national development.
He also highlighted the significant improvements recorded at the Plateau State Specialist Hospital under the current administration, noting that the developments had contributed to strengthening healthcare delivery across the state.
According to him, the achievements include the development and upgrading of critical infrastructure, enhancement of diagnostic capacity, improvement of paediatric services, digitalisation of hospital operations through the Electronic Medical Records System, provision of alternative power supply, and the strengthening of specialist manpower through training and professional development.
He noted that the developments were not merely investments in infrastructure and technology but constituted investments in human lives, as they had enhanced the capacity of healthcare professionals to provide timely, efficient, compassionate and specialised care to patients.
The Chief Medical Director reaffirmed the commitment of the hospital’s Management and Staff to supporting efforts aimed at building a more responsive, resilient and efficient healthcare system in Plateau State.
He prayed for continued wisdom, strength and good health for Governor Mutfwang and members of his administration as they pursue programmes aimed at improving the welfare and prosperity of the people of the state.
The Plateau State Specialist Hospital consequently wished Nigerians and Plateau citizens a peaceful and memorable 66th Independence Anniversary, while calling for continued unity and collective commitment to national development.
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