Prominent lawyer and activist Deji Adeyanju has called on President Bola Tinubu to urgently overhaul Nigeria’s failing healthcare system in the wake of former President Muhammadu Buhari’s death in London on July 13, 2025.
In a public message on X, Adeyanju criticized the current state of Nigeria’s medical services as a national embarrassment. He urged Tinubu to “fix Nigeria’s healthcare sector” by constructing a world-class hospital in the country before the end of his presidency, saying the ongoing dependence on foreign medical treatment is simply shameful.
Highlighting a national outcry, Adeyanju insisted that such an achievement could become a defining legacy for Tinubu’s time in office. He emphasized that improving domestic healthcare isn’t just necessary—it’s long overdue.
The call has sparked widespread response online. Many Nigerians argue that the government could have upgraded existing teaching hospitals instead of relying on medical tourism abroad. Others praised Adeyanju’s bold stance, insisting that reforming healthcare should take priority over infrastructure projects and elite perks for officials.
As Buhari’s passing prompts reflection on national priorities, Adeyanju’s appeal adds pressure on Tinubu’s administration to make tangible improvements in healthcare delivery—starting with building or upgrading hospitals that meet global standards.
