From right: The Executive Chairman of Hawul Local Government Area of Borno state, Hon. Hussaini Malgwi, the Special Adviser to President Bola Ahmed Tinubu, Dr. Salma Anas Kolo and other dignitaries during assessment visit to Federal Orthopaedic Hospital, Azare Yesterday.
By SADIQ ABUBAKAR, Maiduguri –
The Special Adviser to President Bola Ahmed Tinubu on Health, Dr. Salma Anas Kolo, has assured that the federal government will support the newly established National Orthopaedic Hospital in Azare, Borno State.
The hospital, located in Hawul local government area, is set to provide specialized care to patients from Borno and neighboring states, as well as foreign countries.
During an assessment visit, Dr. Kolo, a seasoned health professional with over 25 years of experience, expressed her administration’s commitment to ensuring the hospital’s success.
“We are here in Azare, Hawul local government area of Borno state to assess the level of preparedness towards a smooth takeoff of this newly established National Orthopaedic Hospital,” she said.
Dr. Kolo praised the hospital’s infrastructure and equipment, noting that it will serve as a referral center and a hub for orthopedic care in the region.
“This hospital will not only serve the people of Borno and its neighboring states in the North East, but will also serve people from other foreign countries,” she added.
The Special Adviser assured that the federal government will include the hospital in the 2025 supplementary budget to ensure its smooth operation.
“Let me assure that with support from President Bola Ahmed Tinubu, we shall include this hospital in the 2025 supplementary budget to make it perform its functions smoothly,” she stated.
The Executive Chairman of Hawul Local Government, Hon. Hussaini Malgwi, commended President Tinubu, Governor Babagana Zulum, and other stakeholders for their support in establishing the hospital.
He pledged to provide necessary assistance and ensure a conducive environment for the hospital to operate effectively.
