The Chief of Staff to President Muhammadu Buhari, Professor Ibrahim Gambari, has laid the foundation for the construction of the Presidential wing of the State House Clinic, Abuja.
Speaking at the brief ceremony on Monday at Presidential Villa, Prof. Gambari said the edifice when completed, will provide the needed Medicare for the President of Nigeria, his Deputy and other officials of government.
He, therefore, urged the construction company handling the project to commence work immediately and also work hard to complete the project within the time frame allocated.
Earlier, the Permanent Secretary in charge of State House, Tijjani Umar, said the ground-breaking ceremony was very important.
Also speaking, Special Adviser to the President on Media and Publicity, Femi Adesina, said it was a historical day for the health sector in Nigeria.
The project has already been captured in the 2022 budget and it is expected to give medical attention to the 1st family and other dignitaries when completed.
The VIP wing would also go a long way in addressing the issue of medical tourism thus, providing treatment at home instead of abroad.