The Nigerian Army is deepening its partnership with the private sector to modernise its healthcare infrastructure and improve access to quality medical services for personnel and their families.
The initiative was discussed when the Chief of Army Staff (COAS), Lt.-Gen. Waidi Shaibu, received a high-level delegation of private-sector and diplomatic partners at Army Headquarters, Abuja, to explore sustainable collaboration in healthcare delivery.
The proposed Public-Private Partnership (PPP) will focus on upgrading Army hospitals, providing modern medical equipment, strengthening pharmaceutical services and deploying digital health solutions across Army formations and establishments.
The partnership is expected to enhance the capacity, accessibility and resilience of Army medical facilities while improving their ability to meet the healthcare needs of personnel and their families.
The delegation, led by former Chief of Army Staff, Lt.-Gen. Tukur Buratai (rtd.), included representatives of Honey Star Resources Limited, MandP, Elevate Egypt and the League of African Ambassadors.
In a statement by the Army spokesperson, Col. Appolonia Anele, Shaibu said the health and well-being of personnel and their families remained central to his ‘Soldier First’ concept, stressing that quality healthcare was critical to the Army’s operational effectiveness.
He said sustained investment in healthcare was also essential to his command philosophy of transforming the Nigerian Army into a more professional, adaptable, combat-ready and resilient force capable of effectively discharging its constitutional responsibilities.
According to him, a healthy, motivated and well-supported force is fundamental to operational readiness, morale and sustained effectiveness.
Shaibu therefore welcomed credible partnerships that can provide investment, expertise, technology, and innovative healthcare solutions to complement government efforts and deliver sustainable benefits to Army personnel and their families.
The Army Chief said the proposed collaboration would leverage the capabilities of Honey Star Resources, MandP and Elevate Egypt, with diplomatic support from the League of African Ambassadors, to strengthen healthcare infrastructure and services across its formations and establishments.
He added that the initiative would not only improve personnel welfare but also enhance troops’ operational readiness and strengthen the military’s capacity to respond effectively to Nigeria’s evolving security challenges.