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Kano Judiciary Gets New Acting Chief Registrar, Approves 30 Shari’a Court Judges

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Kano Governor, Abba Kabir Yusuf

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Kano State Government

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ICRC Raises Alarm Over Attacks on Healthcare in Northwest Nigeria

ICRC Raises Alarm Over Attacks on Healthcare in Northwest Nigeria

AU Chairperson Says No Evidence of Targeted Christian Killings in Northern Nigeria

AU Chairperson Says No Evidence of Targeted Christian Killings in Northern Nigeria

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ICRC Raises Alarm Over Attacks on Healthcare in Northwest Nigeria

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​The International Committee of the Red Cross (ICRC) has sounded the alarm over escalating attacks targeting healthcare facilities and personnel across Nigeria’s Northwest region. ​Roger Alhaddad, the Head of Sub-Delegation for the ICRC in Kano, revealed this critical concern during a media roundtable in the city. ​Alhaddad stated that recent incidents in states like Zamfara, Sokoto, and Katsina painfully illustrate that health personnel are being attacked in the line of duty. Read Also: Stakeholders Meet in Kano to Address Health Workers’ Attitude Towards Immunization ​He emphasized that the roundtable was timely, coming “when violence and insecurity continue to place enormous strain on healthcare delivery in parts of Nigeria, particularly in the North West. Every day, doctors, nurses, ambulance drivers, and other health workers risk their lives to save others. Yet, they too often become targets of violence, intimidation, or abduction. Health facilities have been looted, destroyed, or abandoned.” ​A report captured how 64 percent of health workers experienced violence mostly in emergency units in Nigeria in 2024. This occurs against a backdrop of over 1,000 attacks on healthcare facilities, staff, and ambulances reported in Gaza since October 2023. ​The ICRC head noted that beyond the immediate loss, these attacks have a severe ripple effect, denying thousands of people essential care and further weakening an already fragile health system, ultimately leading to disability, disease, and deaths. ​This global concern gave rise to the ICRC’s Healthcare in Danger (HCiD) initiative, which aims to ensure that health workers, facilities, and patients are respected and protected during armed conflict and other emergencies.

Humanitarian, Kano, News

Waiya Highlights Governor Yusuf’s Investment in Health, Child Development

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The Kano State Government has reiterated its strong commitment to improving healthcare delivery across the state, with particular focus on child nutrition and welfare — described as the foundation for healthy child development. The Commissioner for Information and Internal Affairs, Comrade Ibrahim Abdullahi Waiya, made this known during a community sensitization campaign on exclusive breastfeeding for the first six months of a child’s life, held at Dokasoye Primary Health Centre in Garun Malam Local Government Area. A statement issued by the Zonal Information Officer, Tudun Wada Zone, Salisu Kassim, and made available to newsmen, noted that the Commissioner was represented by the Director of Planning in the Ministry, Alhaji Ibrahim Hussaini. Comrade Waiya explained that the campaign was organized to enlighten parents, community leaders, civil society organizations, and other stakeholders on the importance of exclusive breastfeeding and to encourage their active participation in promoting the initiative. Read Also: A New Dawn for Learning: How Kano is Leading under governor Yusuf He further stated that the administration of Governor Abba Kabir Yusuf has made significant investments in the healthcare sector to ensure quality service delivery and better access to medical care for residents across the state. In his goodwill message, the Chairman of Garun Malam Local Government Council, Barrister Salisu Kadawa, represented by the Council Secretary, Jamila Uba Mustapha, expressed delight that the state government selected the area to host the important event. He pledged the council’s continued cooperation and support toward the success of the programme. Also speaking, Mrs. Aisha, a representative of the State Ministry of Health and an officer in charge of Human Nutrition, delivered a detailed lecture on the benefits of exclusive breastfeeding during the first six months of life. She emphasized that proper breastfeeding enhances immunity, supports healthy growth, and promotes the overall wellbeing of infants. In his remarks, the District Head of Garun Malam, Sarkin Fulani Jaidanawa, Alhaji Abubakar Gwadabe, represented by the Village Head of Dagasoye, Dandano Ibrahim Yada Kwari, urged community and religious leaders to support government initiatives aimed at improving child health and nutrition. The event was attended by notable personalities, including the representative of the Commissioner for Budget and Planning, Alhaji Sadiq, the Spokesperson of the Councilors, Aliyu Abdulhamid, and the Head of Personnel Management of Garun Malam Local Government, Alhaji Umar Kura.

Health, Humanitarian, Kano

KNCDC Partners with FCDO-Lafiya to Strengthen Outbreak Communication Capacity

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Aminu Abdullahi Ibrahim, Kano ​Kano State’s preparedness and response to health emergencies have received a major boost as key stakeholders convened in Zaria, Kaduna State, for a three-day Workshop on Outbreak Communication Plan. ​The training, supported by the Foreign, Commonwealth & Development Office (FCDO) Lafiya Programme, aims to enhance collaboration among health communicators, media professionals, and government agencies to ensure timely and accurate information sharing during disease outbreaks. ​Participants drawn from the health and media sectors are expected to develop a harmonized framework for outbreak communication that emphasizes coordination, transparency, and public engagement. Read Also: Stakeholders Meet in Kano to Address Health Workers’ Attitude Towards Immunization ​Declaring the workshop open, the Director-General of the Kano State Centre for Disease Control (KNCDC), Prof. Muhammad Adamu Abbas, described the initiative as a significant milestone in improving risk communication structures at both state and national levels. ​According to him, lessons from past outbreaks, including COVID-19 and cholera, have shown that misinformation can spread faster than the disease itself, fueling fear, confusion, and mistrust. He stressed that effective communication is as critical as the medical response in managing health crises. ​“This workshop is about building a united front—where health officials, journalists, and communication experts speak with one voice, guided by facts and science,” Prof. Abbas stated. ​He commended the FCDO-Lafiya Programme for its continued partnership in strengthening Nigeria’s public health system through capacity building and institutional support. ​Over the three-day session, participants will engage in intensive modules covering crisis communication, rumor management, stakeholder coordination, and media strategy development. The workshop is expected to produce a robust communication plan adaptable for future health emergencies across states. ​The event continues through the week, featuring panel discussions, group exercises, and scenario-based simulations designed to translate knowledge into practical, real-world response mechanisms.

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Stakeholders Meet in Kano to Address Health Workers’ Attitude Towards Immunization

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Stakeholders in the health sector have met in Kano to address negative attitudes among some health workers that discourage caregivers from bringing children for routine immunisation. The meeting, held under the Better Opportunities for Optimal Services and Targeted Immunization for Zero-Dose and Under-Immunized Children (BOOST) project, brought together professional health associations, Muslim and Christian women’s groups, government officials and development partners to find practical solutions for improving service delivery and rebuilding community trust. The BOOST project, implemented by Save the Children International with funding from GlaxoSmithKline (GSK), aims to demonstrate effective and scalable techniques to reduce zero-dose and missed vaccinations among children. The project began full implementation in January 2024 and will run until December 2027. In Kano, BOOST covers Gezawa and Ungogo local government areas. Related: VaxSocial Launches Digital Immunization Campaign in Kano The Project Advocacy Officer, Umar Ibrahim, said the programme will continue to correct system anomalies by applying inputs gathered from health professionals, which will add sustained value to the state’s health outcomes. “We will keep using feedback from frontline workers and professional bodies to improve service quality and coverage,” he said. Co-Chair of the Kano BOOST Project, Malam Salisu Yusuf, said the initiative has recorded significant gains in immunisation coverage, with only three local government areas still facing notable challenges. Yusuf urged government and partners to sustain momentum and establish mechanisms that will preserve project gains after external partners exit. Malam Abdullahi Magama, BOOST Project Manager and Field Manager for Save the Children in Kano, explained that the meeting focused on attitudinal and behavioural change among health staff. “Despite progress, some caregivers remain reluctant to use services because of perceived negligence and poor interpersonal treatment by a few health workers,” he said, noting that trainings and workshops organised by the project have already improved staff performance. Read Also: Only 35.5% of Nigerian Newborns Breastfed in First Hour – UNICEF The gathering included associations of health professionals as well as Muslim and Christian women’s organisations to ensure community perspectives were fully captured. Participants discussed strategies for training, monitoring, and incentivising respectful client-care behaviour. The Speaker of the Kano Children’s Parliament, Hauwa’u Muhammad Ibrahim, called for increased capacity building and better working conditions for health workers, arguing these are essential to address persistent service delivery gaps. She added that the Children’s Parliament will continue community advocacy to encourage uptake of immunisation and other essential health services. Project officials urged the Kano State Government to institutionalise coordination mechanisms that will allow stakeholders to replicate successful interventions and sustain improved immunisation coverage across the state.

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KHETFUND Conducts Post-Funding Verification of Key Interventions at School of Health Technology Bebeji

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The Kano State Health Trust Fund (KHETFUND) delegation has paid a working visit to the School of Health Sciences and Technology, Bebeji, for a post-funding verification of critical interventions aimed at strengthening healthcare service delivery and health education infrastructure across the state. This was conveyed in a statement signed by the Fund’s spokesperson, Farouk Isa Musa, on behalf of the Executive Secretary, Dr. Fatima Usman Zahraddeen. The statement noted that the post-funding verification exercise underscores KHETFUND’s commitment to transparency, accountability, and ensuring the sustainable impact of funded projects. The key 2025 regular interventions funded by KHETFUND at the school and verified by the team include the procurement of advanced laboratory equipment, repair and rehabilitation of a 36-seater school bus, and financial support for the accreditation of National Diploma and Professional Diploma programmes. Read Also: DMCSA Clears ₦102m Debt, Raises Capital to Over ₦377m in Kano Speaking during the visit, which took place on Tuesday, October 21, 2025, Dr. Zahraddeen, represented by the Head of Accounts, Abdulmalik Kabir, disclosed that the Fund had, on February 19, 2025, released the sum of ₦5.788 million to the School of Health Sciences and Technology, Bebeji, for the purchase of modern laboratory equipment aimed at enhancing students’ learning capacity. She further revealed that the Fund financed the repair of a 36-seater bus for the school at a cost of ₦1.59 million, which was disbursed on April 28, 2025. In addition, KHETFUND released ₦4.17 million on August 15, 2025, as financial support to the school for accreditation of its National Diploma and Professional Diploma programmes — a move that enables compliance with standards set by relevant regulatory bodies. “This verification exercise reflects our dedication not just to funding, but to results. We are proud to see these interventions yielding tangible benefits for our communities. Our mission is to ensure that every naira invested translates into improved health outcomes and institutional growth,” Dr. Zahraddeen stated. She assured residents of the state that KHETFUND will continue to monitor and evaluate its funded projects to guarantee value for money, promote best practices, and ensure sustainable development in line with the policies and programmes of the Kano State Government under the leadership of Governor Abba Kabir Yusuf. In his remarks, the Principal of the School of Health Technology, Bebeji, Suleiman Abdullahi, appreciated KHETFUND’s interventions, noting that the procured laboratory equipment had been installed and were already in use. He further stated that the repaired school bus is now operational, facilitating safe and timely transportation of students and staff for academic and field activities. He also confirmed that the National Diploma and Professional Diploma programmes have now received full accreditation, thereby broadening access to professional health training in Kano and beyond. KHETFUND is a government agency established to mobilize and manage financial resources for the improvement of healthcare services in Kano State. Led by its Executive Secretary, Dr. Fatima Usman Zahraddeen, and guided by the Commissioner for Health, Dr. Abubakar Labaran Yusuf, KHETFUND supports health MDAs, public health facilities, and state-owned health institutions to ensure accessible, affordable, and quality healthcare for all residents.

Health, Humanitarian, Kano

Kano Govt Approves N233 Million for Procurement of Laboratory Equipment for DMCSA

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As part of the government’s ongoing commitment to strengthening healthcare delivery systems across the state, the Kano State Executive Council has approved the sum of N233 million for the procurement of advanced laboratory equipment for the newly remodelled modern Quality Control Laboratory located at the Drug and Medical Consumables Supply Agency (DMCSA). This strategic investment is aimed at enhancing the agency’s capacity to ensure the safety, efficacy, and quality of all drugs and medical consumables distributed within Kano State. With the new equipment, DMCSA will be equipped to conduct thorough laboratory analyses and meet both national and international standards in pharmaceutical quality control. This was made known by the Director-General of DMCSA Pharm. Gali Sule while speaking during a Quarterly Review Meeting held Monday at the conference hall of the agency. Read Also: Kano Health Ministry Hosts iLMD Review Meeting to Strengthen Health Supply Chain Efficiency Pharm. Sule stated that this initiative demonstrates the state’s resolve to uphold the highest standards in public health and drug safety. “This approval underscores the commitment of Kano State government under the leadership of His Excellency Governor Abba Kabir Yusuf to safeguarding the health of Kano citizens by ensuring that only high-quality drugs are available in our healthcare facilities.” According to him, after the procurement and installation, the personnel will be trained on the use of the new laboratory equipment, which includes modern analytical and diagnostic tools crucial for testing medical supplies. The DG also highlighted that courtesy of reforms and initiatives at DMCSA, the agency has now been accredited as an internship training center by the Pharmacy Council of Nigeria. Declaring the review meeting opened, the Commissioner for Health Dr. Abubakar Labaran Yusuf noted that the upgrade of the DMCSA laboratory aligns with the Kano State Government’s broader agenda to improve healthcare infrastructure, promote local capacity development, and ensure accountability and transparency in the medical supply chain. He further assured that the government remains dedicated to providing a safe, healthy, and sustainable environment for all residents of Kano State. Signed: Farouk Isa Musa PRO, DMCSA

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Kano Health Ministry Hosts iLMD Review Meeting to Strengthen Health Supply Chain Efficiency

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In a significant step towards improving access to essential health commodities across Kano State, key stakeholders convened for a high-level Integrated Last-Mile Delivery (iLMD) and Requisition Review Meeting aimed at assessing current supply chain processes and reinforcing collaboration among partners. The meeting, held at Tahir Guest Palace Hotel in Kano, was organized by the Ministry of Health in collaboration with Capacity 4 Sustainable Development (C4SD), and it brought together key stakeholders including top officials from the ministry and its relevant agencies, as well as representatives of Essential Drug Officers, MCH Coordinators, representatives of In-state team, Zonal Warehouse Managers, Transborder Logistics, warehouse store officers both at central and zonal levels, some members of the DMCSA fleet unit, and implementing partners. The session focused on evaluating the performance of the last-mile delivery system, validating requisitions from facilities, and identifying bottlenecks in the distribution of commodities. The meeting sets out to provide updates on stock positioning and integrated last-mile delivery activities. It also aims to identify operational gaps and develop practical solutions to ensure effective implementation and to agree on actionable next steps, with clear timelines and designated responsible persons to drive progress. Read Also: Kano to Introduce Mental Health Tests as Precondition for Marriage In her welcome address, the Family Planning Coordinator, Dr Aisha Barka, welcomed all participants to the meeting and wished for a fruitful deliberation. In his opening remarks, the Director Pharmaceutical Services and Chairman State Sustainable Health Commodity Supply System Committee (SHCSS-C) Pharm. Kamilu Mudi Salisu emphasized the importance of an integrated approach to last-mile delivery, noting that “timely access to health commodities is critical to achieving universal health coverage in Kano State.” Calling for proper documentation of all that had been done on supply chain management in the state, the DPS noted that Kano State Government remains committed to strengthening its health supply chain systems in line with national guidelines and global best practices. In his contribution, Dr. Ibrahim Aliyu Muhammad, the Director Public Health and Disease Control at the State Ministry of Health called on participants and other stakeholders to highlight their achievements and successes in supply chain activities through research and the presentation of well-developed conference papers. He further emphasized the need to strengthen existing frameworks to promote transparency and ensure accountability in commodity management. During the meeting, resource persons, including Pharm. Tukur Ibrahim, Director, the Drugs and Supply at Drug and Medical Consumables Supply Agency (DMCSA) and Bello Muhammad Dandago, SSHCSS-C Focal Person at the State Primary Health Care Management Board, made presentations on fleet management operations, requisition management, as well as iLMD activities – family planning and essential medicines. Later the participants have robust discussions on how to reconcile health facility commodity requisitions with actual needs and consumption data, evaluate stock status and delivery timelines, address challenges in logistics coordination and data reporting, and strengthen accountability mechanisms across all levels of the health supply chain. Delivering goodwill messages, the representatives from development partners, such as the Africa Resource Center for Excellence in Supply Chain Management (ARC-ESM), reaffirmed their commitment to supporting the state’s efforts to ensure equitable and efficient distribution of health commodities. On his part, the State Team Lead, C4SD, expressed optimism that the outcomes of the meeting will inform strategic adjustments in supply planning and delivery schedules, as well as guide continuous capacity building for logistics personnel at the Local Government Areas and facility levels. He also assured C4SD’s determination to ensure commodity accountability in line with the state’s accountability framework and work closely with the state’s programs and supply chain leadership to ensure remarkable improvements in the state’s supply chain. While outlining the next steps, the Director of Pharmaceutical Services at the Kano State Primary Health Care Management Board, Pharm. Abdullahi A. Danzabuwa re-emphasized that the iLMD initiative has come to stay in the state.

Health, Humanitarian, Kano

ES KHETFUND Visits KSACA for Verification of Paediatric Centre Interventions

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The Executive Secretary of the Kano State Health Trust Fund (KHETFUND), Dr. Fatima Usman Zahraddeen has led a delegation Tuesday on a working visit to the Kano State Agency for the Control of AIDS (KSACA). The purpose of the visit was to conduct a comprehensive assessment and post-funding verification of KHETFUND 2025 regular interventions at KSACA. The interventions include the disbursement of N6.8 million for the variation of the construction of the Paediatric Antiretroviral Therapy (ART) Centre , as well as the procurement of furniture worth N5 million for the Center, which is located at Murtala Muhammad Specialist Hospital, but under the care of KSACA. The visit is part of the Fund’s due diligence process to ensure transparency, accountability, and alignment with project goals. Read Also: Dala Inland Dry Port Refutes Allegations Linking Ganduje’s Family to Ownership Aimed at enhancing access to quality HIV treatment for children across the state, the Paediatric ART Centre is a flagship project under KSACA, reflecting the commitment of Kano State government, under the leadership of Governor Abba Kabir Yusuf, to improve paediatric healthcare and HIV response infrastructure.. Speaking during the visit, the Executive Secretary, who was represented by Abdulmalik Kabir the Head of Account, emphasized the importance of strategic oversight in project execution and reiterated the Fund’s commitment to supporting impactful health interventions across Kano State. “This verification visit is crucial in ensuring that public funds are effectively utilized. We are committed to financing health initiatives that deliver measurable outcomes, especially in vulnerable populations such as children living with HIV,” Dr. Zahraddeen said. Earlier speaking, Dr. Usman Bashir, the Director-General of KSACA, who was represented by the Head of Account, welcomed the KHETFUND team and appreciated the Fund for its numerous impactful interventions not only at KSACA but across government agencies, healthcare facilities, and health institutions in the state. “We are pleased to host the Executive Secretary and her team. The KHETFUND’s interventions at KSACA are timely and will enhance the capacity of the Centre, ensuring it meets the highest standards of paediatric care,” Dr. Bashir said. The Kano State Health Trust Fund is a public health financing institution established to support healthcare delivery systems and promote equitable access to quality health services across the state. The Kano State Agency for the Control of Aids, on the other hand, is responsible for coordinating the state’s response to HIV/AIDS, including prevention, treatment, care, and support services. Signed: Farouk Isa Musa For: ES KHETFUND

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CSADI Combats Child, Maternal Malnutrition With Local Food Support

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The Community Support and Development Initiative (CSADI) has provided nutritional support to 400 pregnant women and children in Kano State as part of efforts to combat malnutrition in rural communities. The distribution, which took place in Rantan village of Bebeji Local Government Area and in Kura Local Government Area, featured the sharing of fortified bul-bul flour — a locally prepared food designed to boost immunity and improve child and maternal nutrition. Speaking during the exercise, CSADI programme officer, Hajiya Hasana, said the initiative was aimed at tackling high rates of child and maternal malnutrition, particularly in rural areas. She explained that beneficiaries were also trained on how to prepare the supplement at home, alongside sensitisation on exclusive breastfeeding, birth spacing, and antenatal care. Read Also: UNICEF, KASPA Forge Stronger Ties to Improve Social Protection Outcomes in Kano “Wherever we go, we don’t just distribute food. We teach women how to make it themselves, encourage proper infant feeding practices, and stress the need for pregnant women to attend antenatal checkups,” she noted. Some beneficiaries, mostly rural women with limited access to modern healthcare and nutrition knowledge, also received practical health tips on maternal and child wellbeing. Reacting, the Sarkin Fulani of Bebeji, Adamu Umar Adamu, who also serves as the district head of Bebeji, described the support as timely, especially in the face of rising food insecurity despite the harvest season. “At times, before one child is weaned, another pregnancy follows. In such situations, both mother and child need access to proper nutrition. Heads of households must pay close attention to their families’ welfare,” he said. The traditional ruler commended CSADI for its intervention and urged governments, policymakers, and wealthy individuals to support similar initiatives aimed at improving maternal and child health across Kano State.

Health, Humanitarian, National, News

FG Approves 7MW Solarization to Cut AKTH’s N200m Monthly Power Bill

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The Federal Government has reaffirmed its commitment to supporting health institutions and other establishments across the country to enhance public service delivery. Minister of Innovation, Science, and Technology, Hon. Uche Nnaji, stated this on Wednesday during the foundation-laying and handing over ceremony of a 7-megawatt solar energy project at Aminu Kano Teaching Hospital (AKTH). Nnaji explained that the initiative, spearheaded by the Energy Commission of Nigeria (ECN), was part of efforts under President Bola Ahmed Tinubu’s Renewed Hope Agenda to provide sustainable power solutions for tertiary health facilities. Related: FG Launches Neonatal Care Programme at AKTH to Support Vulnerable Families Speaking at the event, the Chairman of the House of Representatives Committee on Appropriation, Hon. Abubakar Kabir Bichi, disclosed that the project followed consultations with the hospital’s management over its rising energy costs, which he said exceeded N200 million monthly. He noted that after deliberations with his colleagues in the Senate, they presented the proposal to President Tinubu, who approved the inclusion of the project in the 2025 budget. “The solarization project in AKTH will provide up to 7 megawatts. In addition, Murtala Muhammad Specialist Hospital will get 2 megawatts, while Kano State Nasarawa Teaching Hospital will benefit from 1 megawatt. This is in recognition of Kano’s large population,” Bichi said. He further revealed that the Federal Government had also earmarked N26 billion for the hospital to procure modern medical equipment, including facilities for accident and emergency care, heart surgery, stroke management, radiology, transplants, and family medicine. Read Also:   “This is the first of its kind in the history of the hospital. It is not about politics; it is about national development. President Tinubu’s love for all regions of Nigeria is reflected in these interventions,” he added. Chairman of the AKTH Board, Chief Augustine Chukwu Umahi, described the project as historic, stressing that energy and healthcare are inseparable. On his part, the Chief Medical Director of AKTH, Professor Abdurrahman Abba Sheshe, expressed gratitude to Hon. Bichi and other stakeholders for their support, pledging to continue transforming the hospital into one of the best in the country. The N12 billion solar project is expected to be completed within its designated timeframe.

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