Okays upgrade of snake-bite centre in Gombe, purchase of 10 blood clinic vans

By Johnbosco Agbakwuru

ABUJA — The Federal Executive Council (FEC) on Tuesday approved the construction of an airstrip in Gboko, Benue State, to help security agencies confront security challenges in the state and the Middle Belt.

The council also approved upgrading the snake-bite treatment centre in Gombe State to the National Snake Bite Research and Medical Centre, with an expanded mandate for clinical services, research and training.

These approvals, among others, were granted at the cabinet meeting presided over by President Bola Tinubu at the Council Chamber, Presidential Villa, Abuja.