By Beauty John, LAFIA
Vice President Yemi Osinbajo has commissioned a world class Infectious Disease Diagnostic and Research Centre in Lafia, the capital of Nasarawa state.
Prof. Osibanjo, while commissioning the edifice on Tuesday, described it as a phenomenal achievement, adding that he was impressed with the masterpiece which is most likely the best in West-Africa.
According to Osinbajo, “the Centre here comprises about fifty level three laboratory, a molecular laboratory, an infectious disease isolation unit and epidemiology unit as well.”
The VP said that the achievement recorded by the Nasarawa state government deserves commendation and celebration.
“No question at all, anywhere in this world, this type of achievement deserves to be celebrated.
“Nasarawa state is not by any means the wealthiest state in the country but look at what the state has and what is allocated. It certainly does not come anywhere near the top states of the federation. But, with vision the state has proved that vision is even more important than money” he stated.
Earlier, the state governor, Abdullahi A Sule said on assumption of office in May, 2019, he made a solemn commitment to complete projects initiated by the previous administration in the State.
“We also resolved to improve on the living conditions of the citizenry through the provision of quality healthcare service.
“It is for this reason that we have committed enormous resources towards the completion of the Nasarawa State Infectious Disease and Research Centre considered critical in the diagnosis of different viral infections.
Governor Sule said that the facility would be used for the diagnosis of several infectious diseases, such as lassa fever, yellow fever, measles, cerebrospinal meningitis, as well as Covid-
