The Nigerian Army is considering public-private partnerships to modernize hospitals and improve healthcare services for personnel and their families.
Chief of Army Staff Waidi Shaibu discussed the proposal during a meeting with a delegation led by former Army Chief Tukur Buratai at Army Headquarters.
The discussions focused on potential private-sector and international collaboration in hospital development, medical equipment, pharmaceuticals and digital-health systems.
Acting Army spokesperson Apollonia Anele said the initiative was intended to improve the capacity, accessibility and resilience of military healthcare facilities.
Shaibu said personnel welfare remained central to his Soldier First concept.
He argued that better healthcare directly supported troop morale, readiness and operational effectiveness.
The Army chief said credible partners could complement government investment by providing capital, specialized expertise, technology and innovative medical solutions.
The visiting delegation included representatives of Honey Star Resources Limited, M&P, Elevate Egypt and the League of African Ambassadors.
The proposed collaboration could cover hospital construction and rehabilitation, modern equipment, pharmaceutical supply and digital platforms across Army establishments.
The Army said the initiative formed part of a broader effort to create a more professional, adaptable and resilient force.
Any final partnership arrangement would still require detailed commercial, regulatory and procurement structures before implementation.
The military said its objective was to build a sustainable healthcare system capable of supporting soldiers, their dependents and the Army’s wider operational requirements.
