Tinubu Opens New Fertility Centre In Bauchi

President Bola Tinubu has commissioned a modern Fertility and Assisted Reproductive Technology Centre at the Abubakar Tafawa Balewa University Teaching Hospital (ATBUTH), Bauchi, as part of efforts to strengthen reproductive healthcare and address infertility challenges in Nigeria, particularly in the North-East.

Speaking at the commissioning ceremony on Friday held at the Centre, President Tinubu described the facility as a major milestone in Nigeria’s journey toward advanced medical innovation and improved reproductive health services.

He highlighted that one of the centre’s key features is the Computer-Assisted Semen Analysis (CASA) system, a rare and highly advanced technology in Nigeria. He said the system uses automated imaging and software to assess sperm concentration, motility, and morphology within minutes, significantly reducing the errors associated with manual analysis.

President Tinubu who was represented by the Chief Medical Director of ATBUTH, Prof. Yusuf Bara Jibrin, further explained that the centre is equipped with an Intracytoplasmic Sperm Injection (ICSI) workstation, which allows specialists to directly inject a single sperm into an egg in cases of severe male infertility, thereby improving fertilization success rates.

According to him, the facility also supports embryo screening for genetic conditions such as sickle cell disease, ensuring healthier pregnancies and improved family outcomes.

“This centre represents hope, innovation, and our commitment to delivering world-class healthcare services to Nigerians,” he said.

In his remarks, the Bauchi State Commissioner for Health and Social Welfare, Dr. Sani Mohammed Dambam, commended the Federal Government for the initiative, describing the centre as a significant boost to healthcare delivery not only in Bauchi State but across the country.

He noted that the facility is equipped with some of the most advanced medical technologies currently available, many of which are among the latest in reproductive medicine.