Nigeria, Sept. 2 -- The Finnish government is planning to develop advanced healthcare facilities in Nigeria to meet the growing demand for quality medical services in the West African country.

The Finnish Ambassador to Nigeria, Sana Selin, said the facilities would be built as 'Centres of Excellence,' similar to those in Finland.

In an exclusive interview with PREMIUM TIMES, Ms Selin said the Finnish government came to this decision while trying to map out new areas of relations with Nigeria.

She said that the Finnish government observed many cases of Nigerians travelling abroad for healthcare.

For Finland, she said, health is a core priority in its bilateral engagement with Nigeria.

"We are mapping a new area, and one thing we find ...