Gov Aliyu approves N1.59 billion for renovation of seven PHCs, upgrade of hospital
Governor Ahmed Aliyu of Sokoto State says he has approved N1.59 billion for the renovation of seven primary health care centres (PHCs), the renovation of Isa General Hospital and the upgrading of Sanyinna Primary Health Care Centre to a general hospital.
The state Commissioner for Health, Faruk Wurno, disclosed this while briefing journalists on the outcome of the State Executive Council meeting held on Wednesday.
In a statement on Saturday, Abubakar Bawa, the spokesman for the governor, said the projects were approved at a total cost of N1.59 billion.
The seven PHCs approved for renovation include Gidan Dahala PHC in Sokoto South Local Government Area at N71.6 million, Dundaye PHC in Wamakko at N86.4 million, Mabera Mujaya PHC in Sokoto South at N66.5 million and Badau PHC in Bodinga at N61.9 million.
Others are Rimawa and Shinaka PHCs in Goronyo Local Government Area, which were awarded at N111.1 million and N86.4 million, respectively, as well as Sheikh Abubakar Gummi Memorial College PHC at N55.9 million.
The council also approved N569.9 million for the renovation of Isa General Hospital and N240.9 million for the upgrading of Sanyinna PHC to a general hospital.
Mr Wurno said the Sanyinna General Hospital project was initiated in 2021 but abandoned by the previous Peoples Democratic Party-led administration in the state.
He added that the council approved N239.4 million for the installation of solar power systems in 30 PHCs across the state’s three senatorial districts.
The commissioner further said that the state government had renovated 185 of the 244 PHCs across the state.
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