Leaked Document Exposes Tinubu’s Plan To Hand Over State House Clinic to Private Managers

A document exclusively obtained by SaharaReporters has uncovered plans by President Bola Tinubu to transfer the management of the State House Medical Centre to a private facility manager.

The letter announcing the start of the contracting process for the State House Clinic was, curiously, written on the Ministry of Education’s letterhead and signed by the Education Minister, Dr. Tunji Alausa.

Addressed to the Permanent Secretary to the State House in the Presidential Villa, Temitope Peter Fashedemi, the letter dated March 25, 2025, detailed the inauguration of a committee tasked with overseeing the handover of the facility to "private managers."

The letter noted that following the approval of President Bola Tinubu, processes to contract the State House Medical Centre to private facility managers had commenced.

It further stated that a Technical Working Group (TWG) had been set up to oversee the process. The letter asked for the nomination of a representative from the Ministry of Health "so as to coordinate deliberations with State House Administration."

The inauguration of the group was scheduled for April 29.

The letter, signed by Education Minister Alausa and referenced HME/FME/CORR.GEN.VOL 2/223, is titled, ‘Presidential Approval for the Engagement of a Private Facility Manager for the State House Medical Centre.’

The letter stated, “Further to the assignment given to me by Mr. President to assess and determine the optimal operational model for the State House Medical Centre, I am pleased to convey His Excellency's approval to commence the contracting process for engaging a private facility manager to oversee its management.

“In line with this directive, a Technical Working Group (TWG) has been constituted to implement this process. Given the strategic importance of this initiative, I kindly request that you nominate a representative from your office to participate in the TWG's deliberations and ensure seamless coordination with the State House administration.