The Kebbi State Government has approved ₦4.05 billion for the rehabilitation of seven General Hospitals across the state as part of its ongoing effort to strengthen healthcare delivery and upgrade medical infrastructure.
The decision was announced by the State Attorney-General and Commissioner for Justice, Alhaji Junaidu Marshall, following a State Executive Council meeting chaired by Governor Nasir Idris in Birnin Kebbi, according to the News Agency of Nigeria (NAN).
Marshall listed the benefiting hospitals as those located in Kambaza, Suru, Kamba, Dirin-Daji, Kangiwa, Koko, and Yauri, noting that the projects reflect the administration’s goal of modernizing all general hospitals across the state.
“The approval underscores the state government’s commitment to improving healthcare delivery and ensuring hospitals are adequately equipped to serve the people,” Marshall said.
He added that the current administration has already rehabilitated 16 general hospitals, including Argungu General Hospital, which is now equipped with modern facilities. Other hospitals in Zaga, Zuru, Bunza, Gulma, Bena, Jega, Shanga, and Sir Yahaya Memorial Hospital in Birnin Kebbi have also undergone or are undergoing similar upgrades.
According to Marshall, Governor Idris has pledged to rehabilitate and equip all 30 general hospitals in Kebbi State before the end of his tenure.
Broader Development Initiatives
In addition to the hospital projects, the council approved several complementary initiatives aimed at strengthening healthcare and socio-economic development across the state:
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₦570 million was allocated to the Kebbi Contributory Healthcare Management Agency (KECHEMA) to register 45,000 vulnerable persons under the State Social Register. Each of the 225 wards will enroll at least 200 individuals for affordable healthcare access.
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The state also provided counterpart funding for the World Bank IMPACT project, which covers the rehabilitation of 73 primary healthcare centres and upgrades for an additional 42 centres.
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To improve access to essential medicines, ₦407.5 million was approved as a take-off grant for the Kebbi State Drugs, Medical and Consumables Agency.
Outside the health sector, the council also endorsed:
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₦3 billion for the procurement of 2,000 power tillers under the Kaura Development Agenda (KADAGE) to promote mechanized farming.
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₦1.4 billion for school furniture procurement across various educational institutions.
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₦900 million as a take-off grant for the newly established Kebbi State Bureau of Statistics, with Prof. Umar Usman appointed as the Statistician-General.
