Governor Aminu Waziri Tambuwal’s bid to establish a renal and cardiac
hospital received in Sokoto received a major boost Wednesday when the
Indian government said it will play an active role in ensuring the success
of the project.
Indian High Commissioner to Nigeria, B.N Reddy, stated this when he visited
Governor Tambuwal in Abuja.
“We seek to expand our cooperation with Nigeria in the medical and other
sectors and this is an opportunity for us to take active part,” the envoy
said, according to a statement issued by Tambuwal’s spokesman, Malam Imam
Imam, in Sokoto.
He added that the relationship between his country and Nigeria has been
cordial, and both countries are working to enhance it.
In his remarks, Tambuwal said the cardiac and renal centre will be the best
in the country and will serve patients from Nigeria and other West African
countries.
“It will be a centre of excellence and having it on ground in Sokoto will
enhance medical tourism and help Nigeria conserve much needed foreign
currencies which many of our country men and women expend to seek
treatments abroad,” the Governor said.
The two leaders also pledge to boost trade and commerce, mining,
agriculture and educational ties between their citizens.
CAPTION:
Sokoto Governor, Aminu Waziri Tambuwal, with the Indian High Commissioner
to Nigeria, BN Reddy, during their meeting in Abuja.