Nigeria First Lady Oluremi Tinubu Launches Kidney Disease Clinic and Health-Tech Academy in Jigawa State

The single sharpest fact in one or two punchy sentences. Who did what, where, when, and why it matters. Nigeria's First Lady, Senator Oluremi Tinubu, has launched a kidney disease clinic and a health-tech academy in Hadejia, Jigawa State, to promote early detection and prevention of chronic kidney disease.

The clinic, built and fully equipped by the FutureMap Foundation and eHealth Africa, was named the Oluremi Tinubu Clinic in honour of the First Lady's commitment to underserved communities. The academy was established by the Federal Government through the National Information Technology Development Agency (NITDA).

Speaking during the inauguration of the clinic and academy, Senator Tinubu commended the partnership behind the projects. “These facilities are dedicated to the early detection and prevention of chronic kidney disease, especially for our vulnerable people,” she said.

The First Lady said her passion was to uplift underserved communities. “I am grateful to FutureMap Foundation and eHealth Africa for building and equipping this clinic in my name. Health is wealth, and prevention saves lives,” she stated.

She also praised the establishment of the Bola Ahmed Tinubu Academy under NITDA. “This academy will train our youths and health workers to use technology to solve health challenges. The two centres will work together to protect families from chronic kidney disease,” Senator Tinubu said.

The clinic and academy will work together to develop digital tools and early warning systems for chronic kidney disease, so communities can detect and respond early.

The projects coincide with the establishment of the National Health Technology and Data Analytics Office by President Bola Tinubu. With the President’s creation of the National Health Technology and Data Analytics Office last week, Jigawa is now positioned to lead in health technology solutions for Nigerians.

The Governor of Jigawa State, Umar Namadi, commended the First Lady for the clinic, academy, and the launch of the National Community Food Bank Programme. “We thank Her Excellency and our partners for bringing healthcare and technology closer to our people,” he said.

The visit marked the First Lady's one-day official visit to Jigawa State, where she inaugurated several landmark projects executed by the Jigawa State and Federal Governments in the Hadejia Emirate.