The Federal Medical Centre (FMC) in Bida, Niger State, has announced that it is fully ready to digitize its operations by the end of 2025 in line with Federal Government directives.
The Medical Director, Dr. Abubakar Usman, made this known at a stakeholders’ meeting in Bida, saying the centre is working to meet the national deadline for all Federal Government institutions to go digital.
The MD explained that the centre is acquiring essential machines and equipment to support its digitalization efforts.
Usman stated, “We are working hard to meet the deadline. Nationally, December is the deadline for all Federal Government institutions to go digital.
“So, we’ve got no option. Right now, we are not yet 100 per cent because we don’t have enough facilities.”
According to him, the hospital plans to install standard equipment with maintenance contracts to ensure they function properly for a specified period.
He added that the management decided to meet with stakeholders to discuss progress, challenges, and future plans, while emphasizing the importance of communication and collaboration.
Stakeholders at the meeting, in their contributions, commended the institution for living above board despite some glaring challenges being faced.
They, however, noted the importance of holding regular meetings to keep them abreast of developments.
Maiyakin Nupe, Mr. Aliyu Maiyaki, and former board member, Mr. Timothy Jiya, both commended the centre for progress made so far, while pointing out the need for continued improvement and partnership to take the centre to a global standard.
