Friday, August 1, 2025 - The Katsina State Government has approved ₦703 million for the reconstruction of perimeter fences and the installation of security barricades at 14 general hospitals located in volatile local government areas across the state.
The decision was reached during a State Executive Council
meeting held in Katsina on Thursday. Briefing reporters after the meeting, the
Commissioner for Works, Housing and Transport, Dr. Sani Magaji-Ingawa, said the
move was part of broader efforts to enhance safety in frontline healthcare
institutions.
“These upgrades form part of our administration’s
comprehensive plan to fortify health institutions in volatile areas and ensure
the safety of both staff and patients,” Magaji-Ingawa said.
The targeted local government areas include Kankara,
Malumfashi, Faskari, Jibia, Funtua, Kafur, Dandume, Musawa, Batsari, Dutsin-Ma,
Kurfi, Danmusa, Katsina metropolis, and Amadi Rimi.
In addition to the hospital upgrades, the council approved
₦1.3 billion for the conversion of the Comprehensive Health Centre in Mai’adua
Local Government Area into a full-fledged general hospital.
Magaji-Ingawa also announced the approval of ₦18.5 billion
for the construction of the Rafin Iya–Tashar Bawa–Sabuwa road, a critical
transport corridor. According to him, the road project is designed to support
both security and economic operations in the state.
“When completed, the road will enhance security operations,
improve the movement of agricultural produce, and facilitate trade and economic
activities within the corridor,” he said.
Further approvals were disclosed by the Commissioner for
Information and Culture, Dr. Bala Salisu-Zango, who revealed that ₦747.3
million had been earmarked for the construction of a new Security Consultative
Centre in the state capital. He described the facility as a strategic hub for
inter-agency coordination and planning.
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