Shuaibu Usman
Former Nigerian Ambassador to Sierra Leone, Henry John Omaku has disclosed that President Bola Tinubu’s approval of the takeover and conversion of the Dalhatu Araf Specialist Hospital, Lafia as Federal University of Teaching Hospital would renew the hope of Nigerians particularly the residents of Nasarawa State for an improved future.
Omaku said the takeover is another big project that will have direct bearing on the lives of the people.
According to him, “The government of President Asiwaju Bola Ahmed Tinubu is only a year old, and we need to exercise more patience and allow the government to actualize its vision. The President has already demonstrated his commitment to the welfare of the citizens by increasing the minimum wage after engaging in constructive dialogue with the Nigeria Labour Congress. This is without doubt, a significant achievement, and a testament to his willingness to listen and work collaboratively.”
Omaku, who holds the title of the Giwan Doma, said, the government had embarked on the social welfare intervention schemes like the Cash Transfer, Consumer Credit Scheme, and N110 billion Naira National Youth Investment Fund amongst others to reduce the economic hardships faced by Nigerians.
He commended Governor Abdullahi Sule of Nasarawa State for the construction of overhead bridge and underpass in Lafia, building of ultramodern state secretariat, dualization of Shendam/Government House road, and construction of intra city roads thereby giving the state capital a facelift.
Omaku also commended Hon. Abubakar Nalaraba, Member of the House of Representatives representing Awe, Doma and Keana Federal Constituency, Hon. Abubakar Nalaraba for the award of the construction of Lafia- Doma-Rafin Gabas, Nasarawa-Orozo, Karshi-FCT Road worth 5.2 Billion Naira in the 2024 Supplementary Budget.
He praised the Andoma of Doma, Alhaji Ahmadu Aliyu Ogah Onawo for his tireless role in seeing to the realization of the project.