NSIA Takes Over Enugu Diagnostic Centre, Launches Flagship Companies

The governor of Enugu state, Ifeanyi Ugwuanyi has said that the state Diagnostic Centre which is being handed over to the Nigeria Sovereign Investments Authority, has come a long way and is taking a bold step through this strategic partnership between the state government and the Nigerian Sovereign Investment Authority (NSIA) to launch two flagship companies.

He noted that the delivery of the Diagnostic and Oncology Cancer Services, covering automated medical laboratory services, including imaging, radiotherapy, chemotherapy and many more will be good to the people of Enugu State and beyond.

Meanwhile, the Managing Director and Chief Executive Officer, Nigeria Sovereign Investment Authority, NSIA Mr. Aminu Umar-Sadiq announced three new developments that will help in transforming healthcare services in Enugu State, the south-eastern region in general and indeed, the entirety of Nigeria at large.

Umar-Sadiq said that NSIA were in Enugu to play a part in bridging a gap which has costs Nigerians as a people, a lot of foreign exchange annually and also results in significant loss of lives. He said that Enugu state will build on its legacy of excellence and industry and add another feather to its illustrious cap as it will serve as the site for the NSIA’s first Oncology Centre in the Southeast.

Also in an address, the Chairman, Board of Directors, Mr. Farouk Gumel who was represented at the occasion by Dr. Ogechi Pascal-Ejiogu, Non-Executive Director/ Board member said that NISA has developed a comprehensive healthcare strategy to address supply gaps and increase investments in priority areas, with a focus on elevating the domestic healthcare sector to international standards.

Gumel also noted that medical professionals in many specialized medical fields such as cardiology, oncology, nephrology, neurology, orthopedics, and many other areas are in short supply, with only about 35,000 doctors despite needing 237,000.

Meanwhile, the NSIA, in partnership with the Federal Ministry of Health, has signed a series of agreements to modernize and expand healthcare services through private sector participation.

The NSIA also formally introduced Equilease Systems Limited, a new company created by the NSIA which sits at the intersection of Nigeria’s healthcare and financial systems to fill the gap limiting access to healthcare equipment finance and acquisition.

 The NSIA says it will remain passionate and committed to addressing the gaps in Nigeria’s healthcare ecosystem and also to providing high quality medical services across the country.