Nigerian Army discusses hospital modernization with private partners
Former Nigerian Army Commander Tukur Buratai led a delegation of private companies and foreign partners in talks at the Army Headquarters in Abuja on a possible public-private partnership to modernize military medical facilities. This was reported by Premium Times Nigeria, citing a statement by Acting Army spokesperson Colonel Appolonia Anele.
The delegation was received by the current Nigerian Army Commander, Lieutenant General Waidi Shaibu. According to the spokesperson, the meeting participants considered opportunities for sustainable partnerships to develop and modernize the Army's medical facilities.
Participants in the talks
The delegation included Honey Star Resources Limited, a private company linked to the Buratai family and headed by his son, Hamisu Buratai. It was represented at the meeting by Hamisu Buratai and Deputy Managing Director Abduljabbar Kolo.
Other participants included representatives of Moharram & Partners, led by diplomat and former Egyptian Deputy Foreign Minister Ashraf Ibrahim, as well as Elevate Egypt representative Ahmed Tarek. The talks were also attended by Nwanne Omihe, president of the League of African Ambassadors, and a diplomat referred to in the report as Ambassador Ijeoma.
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Possible areas of cooperation
According to Anele, the potential cooperation may cover the development and upgrading of hospitals, the supply of modern medical equipment, pharmaceutical support, and the introduction of digital health solutions in Army institutions.
Shaibu said that the health and welfare of service members and their families are part of his “Soldier First” approach and are important for combat readiness. According to him, the Army is open to reliable partnerships that can attract investment, expertise, technology, and innovative medical solutions.
The proposed cooperation model is still at the discussion stage: no conclusion or signing of a formal contract was announced during the meeting. Premium Times Nigeria notes that official statements point to insufficient funding, rising costs, staffing gaps, and the need for better-equipped military medical facilities.
