Governor Ahmadu Fintiri has approved the conversion of the Specialist Hospital, Yola, into the Adamawa State University Teaching Hospital (ADSU).
Key Highlights:
- Ahmadu Fintiri approved the conversion of Specialist Hospital, Yola into Adamawa State UniversityTeaching Hospital.
- The decision aims to provide medical students with practical clinical training within Adamawa State.
- Awwal Tukur announced the development during the inauguration of a conversion committee.
- University officials said the project reflects the governor’s commitment to improving healthcare and education.
- The new teaching hospital is expected to boost medical training and improve healthcare services in the state.
The decision was announced by the Secretary to the State Government (SSG), Awwal Tukur, during the inauguration of a conversion committee at the Government House, Yola.
Tukur explained that the move follows a request from the management of the university, seeking a dedicated clinical training facility for medical students within the state, instead of sending them outside Adamawa State for practical exposure.
He said Gov. Fintiri approved the proposal, noting that the conversion would strengthen medical education and improve healthcare delivery across the state.
Vice Chancellor of Adamawa State University, Prof. Augustine Clement, said the committee would work alongside the commissioner for health and human services to finalise modalities for the smooth take-off of the teaching hospital.
He described the approval as evidence of the governor’s commitment to advancing healthcare delivery and education in Adamawa State.
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The Chief Medical Director of the Specialist Hospital, Yola, Dr. Dauda Wadinga, said the facility is ready for the transition and commended the state government for the initiative.
Also speaking, the acting Provost of the Adamawa State College of Medicine and Health Sciences, Dr. Michael Misauno, described Gov. Fintiri as a visionary leader and pledged the institution’s support toward achieving the objectives of the conversion.
The development is expected to enhance medical training capacity and expand access to quality healthcare services in the state.
