Atiku Abubakar, former vice-president, has sealed a partnership with Saudi German Hospital, Dubai, to establish a world-class medical facility in Abuja.
He said the 100-bed hospital facility will break new grounds in medical services delivery in Nigeria.
Atiku made the disclosure on Monday after meeting with a delegation of the management of the hospital led by Rajeev Kaushal.
The former vice-president said the joint venture project has the potential to reduce the spate of medical tourism among Nigerians.
Atiku said it will provide safe and quality healthcare for Nigerians.
He said: “My meeting with the delegation of the management of Saudi German Hospital led by Rajeev Kaushal over joint partnership with our company, West Africa Health-Care Company Limited, for the establishment of a 100-bed hospital in Abuja, was very fruitful.
“The joint venture that we have embarked upon promises to break new grounds in medical services delivery in Nigeria.”
Atiku said the venture will also facilitate the transfer of skills to Nigerians.
In his words “I had a fruitful discussion in Makkah with Sobhi Batterjee, Chairman of Saudi German Hospital. Our collaboration will enhance the quality of healthcare delivery in Nigeria and create more job opportunities for the people.”