The Ambassador of Japan to Nigeria, Mr Sadanobu Kusaoke, on Thursday, inaugurated medical equipment worth $89, 662 donated by Government of Japan to help improve the health status of Nigerians.
The inauguration took place at the Bwari General Hospital.
He said the embassy had always supported Nigeria through its Grant Assistance for grassroots human security project scheme.
He said 152 projects had been implemented since 1998 under primary health, primary education and agriculture with 10. 4 million dollars disbursed so far.
“We are handing over 25 types of medical equipment and tools today to Bwari General Hospital.
The Medical Director of the Hospital, Dr Osayande Osagie, commended Japan for the gesture, saying it would help promote universal health coverage.