Akure, 30, 2025 – The Nigerian Communications Commission (NCC) has reaffirmed its commitment to partnership with the e-Health project at the State Specialist Hospital, Akure, Ondo State.
Dr Aminu Maida, the Executive Vice Chairman of the NCC, reaffirmed the commitment on Thursday during the inauguration of the e-Health Project.
He said the collaboration had created a model that could be replicated and scaled to other regions to ensure the advantages of ICT in healthcare are felt nationwide.
He said the project succeeded because of the stakeholders who worked with NCC, including technology experts and the government.
“Your dedication, expertise, and support have been instrumental in bringing this vision to life.
“It is through such collaborative endeavours that we can continue to drive progress and innovation in our country,” he said.
The NCC boss described the completion of the project as a testament to the NCC’s commitment to driving innovation, research, and growth in our nation’s digital economy.
“This is two-pronged. First, ICT can better integrate the health sector into the digital economy to enjoy the ubiquity that other sectors of the economy already benefit from.
“Secondly, healthy citizens contribute better to the digital economy even as they access care from e-health platforms.
“We thus enhance the quality of medical services and ensure that services are accessible to all, regardless of geographical location, by integrating advanced ICT solutions into healthcare,” he said.
Maida expressed optimism that the project will further promote the Commission’s drive to speed up the adoption of ICT in the health sector.
He said the implementation of e-health solutions would streamline medical processes, enhance patient care, and facilitate the efficient management of health records.
“With the State Specialist Hospital in Akure now equipped with innovative technology that enables healthcare professionals to deliver timely and accurate diagnoses, treatment plans, and follow-up care, we expect that these will improve patient satisfaction and positive health outcomes.
“This is because the benefits of this project go beyond the hospital walls to the larger community and set a precedent for other healthcare institutions nationwide,” he said.
