President Muhammadu Buhari has stated the Federal Government’s intention to take over the management of the King David University of Medical Science and Technology in Ebonyi State.
The tertiary institution is situated in Uburu, the hometown of State Governor David Umahi.
According to reports, Buhari made the announcement while speaking to stakeholders and political leaders during a two-day visit to the state.
The President praised the governor’s recent switch from the major opposition Peoples Democratic Party, PDP, to the ruling All Progressives Congress, APC, calling it a sensible move.
Buhari said, “I was in Ebonyi State in 2017 in the second quarter of my first administration, for the foundation laying ceremony of the shopping Mall and other projects, and I was given a warm reception.
“Ebonyi State government, led by David Umahi did not make any mistake in defecting from the PDP to the ruling All Progressive Congress, APC. And, I commend him (Umahi) for joining the party in the centre to move the State forward.
“I have decided to take over the King David University of Medical Science and Technology located in Uburu community to become a Federal facility. The process of the takeover will commence very soon.”
In his response, Umahi expressed gratitude to Buhari for coming to Ebonyi, especially in 2017 when he was in the opposition PDP.