Bauchi: Owning And Owing Prof. Pate

Bauchi may not have seen the best of its son, Prof. Muhammad Ali Pate, yet, as he continues to deliver world-class medical facilities and equipment to the state. Within the last three months, he has been in Bauchi three times to commission multi-billion-naira health facilities and equipment, turning Bauchi into something of a mecca for healthcare delivery.

It will not be long before Bauchi is designated a medical tourism centre in West Africa. As it is, neighbouring states are already thronging to Bauchi for medical diagnostics and treatment.

On 5 October 2026, the minister for health and social welfare, Prof. Muhammad Ali Pate, along with Mr Taiwo Ayodele, the minister for financ...