by Christiana Gokyo, Jos
At least 13 dental chairs procured by the Plateau State Government, worth millions of naira, have been donated to the College of Health Sciences at the University of Jos.
While presenting the equipment at the Jos University Teaching Hospital (JUTH), by Plateau State Governor, Caleb Mutwang, he emphasized the importance of enhancing dental services and manpower training in Plateau State through such gestures.
Governor Mutfwang assured of government’s commitment to equipping hospitals across the 3 Senatorial zones with dental equipment to facilitate efficient dental care services.
While expressing his dedication to improving dental healthcare access for the people of Plateau State, the governor affirmed, thus: “We are committed to ensuring statewide coverage of dental equipment, with at least one hospital equipped in each Senatorial District.”
He extended gratitude for the collaboration with the University of Jos, stating his administration’s determination to facilitate effective service delivery, despite the federal status of the institution.
Receiving the health equipment on behalf of the Vice Chancellor of the University of Jos, the Deputy Vice Chancellor (Academic), Prof. Rahila Gowon, expressed profound appreciation for the governor’s generosity, saying, it is going to have significant impact on the College of Health Sciences.
Prof. Gowon emphasized the transformative effect of the donation, as it will address accreditation challenges and instill hope among dental students, and commended governor’s integrity and proactive leadership in institution-building efforts.
Subsequently, the Vice Chancellor presented the 13 dental chairs to the Provost of the College of Health Sciences, University of Jos, Prof. Caleb Mpyet, to enhance service delivery.
The Chief Medical Director of Jos University Teaching Hospital (JUTH), Dr. Pokop Bupwatda, appreciated Governor Mutfwang for the intervention and assured that, the medical equipment will be used for the benefit of citizens.