Borno State Governor, Professor Babagana Umara Zulum, on Saturday performed the groundbreaking ceremony for a new 100-bed General Hospital in Kwaya Kusar Local Government Area.
This was in fulfillment of the Governor’s promise made on Wednesday during the flag-off of the 2026 Wet Farming Season and the launch of the sales and distribution of subsidised fertiliser and other agricultural inputs to farmers.
Prof Zulum said the new hospital would expand healthcare services in Kwaya Kusar by complementing the existing General Hospital, which will also be upgraded and equipped with modern medical facilities.
“We were here on Wednesday, 8th July, during the flag-off of the Wet Farming Season and the sales of fertiliser and agricultural inputs to farmers. We promised the people of this local government that we would construct a befitting 100-bed capacity General Hospital,” Zulum said.
“In fulfilment of my promise to the people of Kwaya Kusar that I shall construct another General Hospital, we are here today to lay the foundation of this hospital, and it is my sincere hope that the construction will be completed on or before six months,” he added.
Governor Zulum explained that while the new hospital is under construction, the existing General Hospital would be remodelled and upgraded with modern equipment to continue providing quality healthcare services to residents of Kwaya Kusar and neighbouring communities.
He also approved the immediate recruitment of one nurse, five Community Health Extension Workers (CHEWs), and two Medical Records Officers for the hospital.
The Senior Technical Assistant to the Governor on Special Projects, Engr. Emmanuel Yerima Gadzama, briefed the Governor on the scope of the project.
“This is a 100-bed capacity General Hospital. It will have all the facilities expected of a modern General Hospital. We are delighted that Your Excellency is here to lay the foundation of the hospital,” Engr. Yerima said.
…Inspects Ongoing Projects Four LGAs in Southern Borno
Meanwhile, as part of his ongoing working tour of five local government areas in Southern Borno, Governor Zulum inspected several ongoing projects, including the construction of a 48-classroom Higher Islamic College in Shani, a 36-classroom Mega School in Marama, a 48-classroom Integrated Mega School in Shaffa, a 100-bed General Hospital in Shaffa and General Hospital Briyel.
The Governor who is on his fifth day working visit to area, expressed satisfaction with the pace and quality of work being executed by contractors.
“I am delighted to have visited these five local government areas in Southern Borno. We have seen the level of commitment demonstrated by our contractors. We have inspected several projects. This is the General Hospital in Azare, one of the ten General Hospitals currently under construction across the state. I am pleased with the quality of work. Opposite it is the Integrated Mega School, and I am equally satisfied with the standard of construction,” Zulum stated.
Governor Zulum assured residents that all ongoing projects initiated by his administration would be completed before the end of his tenure.
“We are winding down our administration, and we will ensure that all the projects we have started are completed, In Shaa Allah. We will also establish institutional arrangements that will guarantee the sustainability of these projects,” he added.
The Governor was accompanied by the Deputy Speaker of the Borno State House of Assembly, Hon. Abdullahi Musa Askira; the Commissioner for Local Government and Emirate Affairs, Hon. Sugun Mai Mele; the Commissioner for Planning and Economic Development, Hon. Maina Yaumi; the Permanent Secretary, Government House and Security, Barr. Mustapha Ali Busuguma; the APC House of Assembly candidate for Kwaya Kusar, Hon. Abdulkadir Shuaibu; among others.
