By Bimbola Oyesola
THE Trade Union Congress (TUC) has tasked President Muhammadu Buhari to revatilise the nation’s health institutions to check incessant medical tourism by top government officials and loss of foreign exchange.
While welcoming the President back to the country from his medical vacation abroad, TUC said government should as a matter of urgency concentrate efforts at rejuvenating the nation’s public health sector.
In a statement by its President, Bobboi Bala Kaigama, TUC said: “While we appreciate your team of doctors and the hospital where you were treated for their expertise, it is important to say that we should redirect our energy to revitalise our health institutions in order that public officials could be medically taken care of in the country.”
He noted that it has been proved that Africa is capable of taking care of their presidents, as exemplified by Nelson Mandela, former president of South Africa.
Kaigama said TUC wished the President quick recovery and strength to be able to cope with the demands of his office.
He, however, commended the president for directing that the Acting President Yemi Osinbajo continue his good works while he takes a deserved rest for accelerated recuperation.