Federal University of Health Sciences Otukpo is ready to kick start – Buhari govt

The Federal Government has stated that the Federal University of Medical Sciences sited in Otukpo is ready to start.

It stated that all is now set for the take –off of the first of its kind institution in the country, following the appointment of the principal officers.

Sen. George Akume, Minister of Special Duties and Intergovernmental Affairs gave the assurance on Friday, when he received Benue South zone C All Progressive Congress (APC) party Stakeholders in his office in Abuja.

Akume also assured the Benue State indigent of completion of ongoing projects to boost socio-economic, and political development in the state.

Akume listed some of the ongoing key projects to include, Oju-Otukpo-Oweto road construction, Oju-yaha road construction, Federal University of Medical Sciences Otukpo, and Federal College of Education among others.

“The University of Medical Sciences sited in Otukpo has appointed the principal officers and it is ready to kick start, and it is the first of its kinds in Nigeria and this is a very huge investment in the state,’’ Akume said.

He noted that President Muhammadu Buhari’s government has embarked on lots of viable projects across the country, adding that Benue people would not be left out from benefiting from those projects.

While appreciating the delegation, Akume used the forum to applaud the Benue South youths who did not participate in the recent EndSARS protests across the country

“Your Excellency, in the political journey so far, your leadership has made an impact within the region and the people found it worthy to come to say thank you,’’ he said.