Kogi Gov Signs Law Establishing CUSTECH Teaching Hospital, Okene

Ibrahim Oyewale in Lokoja

The Kogi State Governor,  Usman Ododo, has signed a bill converting the Reference Hospital, Okene into the Confluence University of Science and Technology (CUSTECH) Teaching Hospital.

This was contained in a statement signed by the State Commissioner for Information and Communications, Kingsley Fanwo and copy of which was made available to journalists in Lokoja  yesterday.

Fanwo explained that the move is in line with the National Universities Commission’s approval of a full-time Bachelor of Medicine, Bachelor of Surgery (MBBS) programme, among other medical courses at CUSTECH.

According to him, the step will ensure the programme begins on a solid foundation.

“This achievement is the result of months of coordinated engagement between the university, the State Ministry of Health, and the State Ministry of Education.

We commend the State House of Assembly for passing the bill, which has now been signed into law by Governor Ododo,” Fanwo said.

He emphasised the administration’s prioritisation of healthcare, noting that the former Reference Hospital, now the CUSTECH Teaching Hospital, is equipped with world-class medical facilities, some of which are debuting for the first time in Africa.

“With this development, CUSTECH will have cutting-edge medical technology to train outstanding healthcare professionals for Kogi State and beyond,” he added.

He highlighted the administration’s commitment to healthcare and education, describing the signing as a significant milestone in the state’s progress. He also expressed gratitude to the State House of Assembly for their collective effort in creating this historic achievement.