{"id":1400,"date":"2026-07-01T14:59:22","date_gmt":"2026-07-01T14:59:22","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/consumerconnectng.com\/?p=1400"},"modified":"2026-07-01T16:25:55","modified_gmt":"2026-07-01T16:25:55","slug":"first-lady-tinubu-commissions-state-of-the-art-it-academy-clinic-others-in-jigawa","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/consumerconnectng.com\/?p=1400","title":{"rendered":"First Lady Tinubu commissions state-of-the-art IT academy, clinic, other projects in Jigawa"},"content":{"rendered":"<p>*<strong><em>The National Information Technology Development Agency discloses the strategic healthcare programme, and other development projects have been implemented through a strategic partnership between the Office of the First Lady, the Federal Ministry of Health and Social Welfare, the National Primary Health Care Development Agency, and the Bank of Agriculture<\/em><\/strong><\/p>\n<p>Alexander Davis | ConsumerConnect<\/p>\n<p>Nigerian First Lady, (Senator) Oluremi Tinubu, CON, Monday, June 29, 2026, commissioned the President Bola Ahmed Tinubu Academy, alongside a modern clinic and dialysis centre named in her honour, in Hadejia, Jigawa State, Northern Nigeria.<\/p>\n<p><em>ConsumerConnect<\/em> reports Senator Tinubu described the array of development projects as \u201cclear evidence of the government\u2019s commitment to improving infrastructure, expanding access to quality healthcare, and investing in the future of the young.\u201d<\/p>\n<blockquote class=\"wp-embedded-content\" data-secret=\"cjWVBdH3va\"><p><a href=\"https:\/\/consumerconnectng.com\/?p=1424\">CBN revokes licences of 46 Microfinance Banks over several infractions (Full List)<\/a><\/p><\/blockquote>\n<p><iframe loading=\"lazy\" class=\"wp-embedded-content\" sandbox=\"allow-scripts\" security=\"restricted\" style=\"position: absolute; visibility: hidden;\" title=\"\u201cCBN revokes licences of 46 Microfinance Banks over several infractions (Full List)\u201d \u2014 Consumer Experience Is A Top Priority\" src=\"https:\/\/consumerconnectng.com\/?p=1424&amp;embed=true#?secret=QupsmyMQO3#?secret=cjWVBdH3va\" data-secret=\"cjWVBdH3va\" width=\"600\" height=\"338\" frameborder=\"0\" marginwidth=\"0\" marginheight=\"0\" scrolling=\"no\"><\/iframe><\/p>\n<p>The First Lady, at the project commissioning, emphasised that the state-of-the-art clinic would bring \u201crelief and hope to many patients and their families in Hadejia, neighbouring communities, and beyond.\u201d<\/p>\n<p>The academy, she stated, represents President Tinubu\u2019s dedication to human capital development and educational excellence, which secures \u201ca better tomorrow\u201d for Nigeria\u2019s children.<\/p>\n<p>Besides the health and education projects, Senator Oluremi Tinubu also launched the National Food Bank Programme, a deliberate and sustainable response to food insecurity and malnutrition among vulnerable households.<\/p>\n<p>The National Information Technology Development Agency (NITDA) also disclosed the initiative was designed to ensure that children under six, pregnant women, and lactating mothers have access to nutritious food.<\/p>\n<p>It is noted that this development directly advances President Tinubu\u2019s Renewed Hope Agenda on food security and improved health outcomes.<\/p>\n<p>NITDA further explained the programme was being implemented through a strategic partnership between the Office of the First Lady, the Federal Ministry of Health and Social Welfare, the National Primary Health Care Development Agency, and the Bank of Agriculture.<\/p>\n<p>According to Senator Tinubu, the initiative will \u201cbuild a stronger and more prosperous Nigeria\u201d by safeguarding the health and future of its most vulnerable citizens.<\/p>\n<p>Likewise, the IT sector regulatory agency emphasised that the clinic and dialysis centre were built and fully equipped by FutureMap Foundation and eHealth Africa.<\/p>\n<p>The facility is in honour of the First Lady\u2019s passion for uplifting underserved communities and vulnerable people in Nigeria.<\/p>\n<p><strong>Core objectives of projects <\/strong><\/p>\n<p>The President Bola Ahmed Tinubu Academy was established with the support of His Excellency President Bola Ahmed Tinubu, GCFR, and the National Information Technology Development Agency.<\/p>\n<p>The establishment of the facility has underscored the current administration\u2019s commitment to innovation and education, noted NITDA.<\/p>\n<p>Both projects are designed to work hand in hand.<\/p>\n<p>The academy, with its fabrication laboratory and advanced learning facilities, will support the clinic by developing prototypes of body organs \u2014 especially kidneys \u2014 to aid research, early detection, and prevention of chronic kidney disease.<\/p>\n<p>The agency stressed this synergy ensures that education directly fuels healthcare innovation, creating practical solutions to pressing medical challenges.<\/p>\n<p><strong>Commendation for NITDA, stakeholders <\/strong><\/p>\n<p>The Nigerian First Lady, therefore, expressed deep appreciation to the NITDA Director-General for the honour.<\/p>\n<p>She also restated the benefits of the academy and the clinic.<\/p>\n<p>The First Lady said: \u201cWe are grateful for these honours done to us. Thank you.<\/p>\n<p>&#8220;These projects are clear evidence of the state and federal government\u2019s commitment to improving infrastructure, expanding access to quality healthcare, and investing in education and the future of young people.\u201d<\/p>\n<p>She further highlighted that the Bola Ahmed Tinubu Academy represents the President\u2019s commitment to human capital development and educational excellence.<\/p>\n<p>\u201cBy investing in the education of our children today, we are securing a better tomorrow for them,\u201d Senator Tinubu asserted.<\/p>\n<p>Speaking on the National Food Bank Programme, First Lady Tinubu described it as \u201ca deliberate and sustainable response to food insecurity and malnutrition among vulnerable households in Nigeria.\u201d<\/p>\n<p>She as well emphasised that the initiative is designed to ensure that children under the age of six, pregnant women, and lactating mothers have access to nutritious food.<\/p>\n<p>The First Lady noted that \u201cthis programme aligns with the Renewed Hope Agenda of His Excellency President Bola Ahmed Tinubu, advancing food security, improving healthcare outcomes, and building a stronger and more prosperous Nigeria.\u201d<\/p>\n<p>She explained that the programme is being implemented through a strategic partnership between the Office of the First Lady, the Federal Ministry of Health and Social Welfare, the National Primary Health Care Development Agency, and the Bank of Agriculture.<\/p>\n<p>Recalling its rollout, the First Lady said: \u201cWe have launched the National Community Food Trust Fund and inaugurated the Board of Trustees in Abuja on 2 April 2026.<\/p>\n<p>&#8220;On 27 April, we conducted the first launch in Borno State for the North-East Zone, and today, by the grace of God, we are launching the second National Community Food Bank here in Jigawa State for the North-West Zone.\u201d<\/p>\n<p>Commending the swift implementation in Borno, she observed that the programme has already enrolled 560 beneficiaries and reached 468 vulnerable children, pregnant women, and lactating mothers in less than two months.<\/p>\n<p>\u201cThis impressive achievement gives me confidence that Jigawa State will set even higher standards for others to follow,\u201d she declared.<\/p>\n<p>The First Lady emphasised that Jigawa\u2019s agrarian potential makes it a strategic choice for the North-West launch.<\/p>\n<p>She advocated \u201csustained collaboration to build a transparent, accountable, and efficient food bank system that reaches vulnerable households across Nigeria.\u201d<\/p>\n<p>Earlier in his remarks, the&nbsp; Governor Umar A. Namadi of Jigawa State, expressed deep appreciation to Senator Oluremi Tinubu, and all distinguished guests, noting that their presence in the state for the North-West launch of the National Community Food Bank Programme was \u201ca strong demonstration of solidarity with families who need support and a reaffirmation of our shared duty to protect the vulnerable segment of our population.\u201d<\/p>\n<p>He emphasised that the event served as a reminder of the duty at the heart of public service \u2014 ensuring that every child\u2019s health, survival, and development are safeguarded.<\/p>\n<p>Governor Namadi described the initiative as \u201ca timely intervention that will not only bring food resources closer to the people who need them most but will also contribute to better nutrition indices among our children.\u201d<\/p>\n<p>He acknowledged the vision and compassion of the First Lady, stressing that the food bank programme addresses both immediate needs and the long-term well-being of children.<\/p>\n<p>The governor noted that the programme provides a platform for nutrition and support to vulnerable households through partnerships with community leaders, farmers, civil society organisations, and the private sector.<\/p>\n<p>Linking the initiative to constitutional responsibility, the Jigawa Governor cited Section 16, Subsection 2 of Nigeria\u2019s Constitution, which mandates the government to provide \u201csuitable and adequate food for all citizens.\u201d<\/p>\n<p>He commended President Tinubu for fulfilling this responsibility through national food security and food bank programmes.<\/p>\n<p>Namadi explained Jigawa State had already established strong policy foundations through its State Food and Nutrition Policy and State Social Protection Policy, which support targeted nutrition assistance for mothers and children.<\/p>\n<p>According to him, the food bank initiative \u201cstrongly complements our existing commitments, serving as an effective mechanism for delivering direct benefits to vulnerable families.\u201d<\/p>\n<p>Highlighting progress already made, Governor Namadi pointed to Jigawa\u2019s homegrown nutrition programme implemented across 300 communities.<\/p>\n<p>The programme screened over 240,000 children in 2024 and 382,000 in 2025. The governor noted that the programme successfully transformed thousands of children from moderate acute malnutrition to healthy status, while 600 women were trained to produce locally made nutritious formulas, such as Tom Brown.<\/p>\n<p>He assured that all North-West Governors would give the food bank programme the support it deserves.<\/p>\n<p>The governor also pledged to provide storage and distribution facilities, strengthen food centres, and ensure transparency and accountability in reaching vulnerable households.<\/p>\n<p>Governor Namadi stated: \u201cA nutritious meal for a pregnant woman can safeguard two lives, and nutritious food for a child can support learning and growth.&#8221;<\/p>\n<p>He equally urged diligence and compassion from all stakeholders to ensure lasting impact.<\/p>\n<p><strong>Of President Bola Ahmed Academy and the Senator Oluremi Tinubu Clinic <\/strong><\/p>\n<p>The agency disclosed the newly commissioned projects in Hadejia, especially the President Bola Ahmed Academy and the Senator Oluremi Tinubu Clinic represent a deliberate effort at integrating advanced technological innovation with critical healthcare delivery.<\/p>\n<p>NITDA said the Academy was structured as a sustainability-oriented institution, designed to transform technical knowledge into practical community solutions.<\/p>\n<p>The infrastructure in the digital facility includes a fabrication laboratory and maker space for prototyping health wearables and prosthetics, an innovation lab with AI-driven tutoring, and a pitch space for start-ups and research ideas.<\/p>\n<p>Complementary spaces, such as the atrium, auditorium, and residential hostel ensure that the academy functions not only as a training ground but also as a hub for collaboration, digital upskilling, and community engagement.<\/p>\n<p>The clinic also serves as the healthcare counterpart to the academy\u2019s innovation ecosystem.<\/p>\n<p>It accommodates a dedicated dialysis centre to address the region\u2019s burden of chronic kidney disease, alongside a fully equipped operating theatre and maternity rooms for safe maternal care.<\/p>\n<p>The agency affirmed that every ward is integrated with continuous piped oxygen, ensuring readiness for respiratory emergencies, while the facility\u2019s reliance on renewable energy systems guarantees uninterrupted power for critical medical equipment.<\/p>\n<p>This design also reflects a strong emphasis on resilience, sustainability, and accessibility, bringing life-saving services closer to underserved communities, the agency stated.<\/p>\n<p>NITDA confirmed that together, the academy and clinic form a symbiotic model in which education and healthcare reinforce each other in the state.<\/p>\n<p>The academy\u2019s fabrication laboratory is expected to provide diagnostic tools and organ prototypes, while the clinic applies these innovations in real-world patient care. This collaboration offers a pathway for early detection and prevention of chronic illnesses, particularly kidney disease, while also strengthening Nigeria\u2019s broader health technology ecosystem.<\/p>\n<p>The integration of infrastructure, innovation, and medical service delivery positions Hadejia as a potential model for how technology and healthcare can be combined to address pressing community needs.<\/p>\n<p>It is recalled that President Tinubu, last week, launched the establishment of the National Health Technology and Data Analytics Office, a move expected to strengthen Nigeria\u2019s capacity for medical research, data-driven healthcare delivery, and the integration of technology into public health systems.<\/p>\n<p>All the seven State Governors from the North-West geopolitical zone and their spouses attended the event.<\/p>\n<p>Likewise, the Minister of State for the Federal Capital Territory (FCT), Hajiya Mariya Mahmoud Bunkure; the Minister of State for Education, Prof. Suwaiba Sa\u2019id Ahmad; and the Director-General of the National Primary Health Care Development Agency (NPHCDA), Dr. Muyi Aina, who represented the Coordinating Minister of Health and Social Welfare, Prof. Muhammad Ali Pate witnessed the ceremony.<\/p>\n<p>Also, in attendance was Malam Kashifu Inuwa Abdullahi, CCIE, Director-General of NITDA, other top government functionaries, and traditional rulers.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>*The National Information Technology Development Agency discloses the strategic healthcare programme, and other development projects have been implemented through a strategic partnership between the Office&hellip;<\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":2,"featured_media":1391,"comment_status":"open","ping_status":"open","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"ngg_post_thumbnail":0,"_FSMCFIC_featured_image_caption":"Nigerian First Lady (Senator) Oluremi Tinubu, Cuts the Ceremonial Ribbon to Officially Commission the Senator Oluremi Tinubu Clinic and Dialysis Centre in Hadejia, Being Joined by Governor Umar A. 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