To enhance manpower in the health sector, Jigawa State Governor Malam Umar Namadi has laid the foundation for the N5.5 billion permanent site of Hadejia College of Nursing Science and Midwifery.
During the foundation-laying ceremony, the governor emphasized that effective healthcare delivery is a key part of his 12-point agenda presented to the state’s residents before the election.
The project is divided into phases: the first phase, costing N3 billion, involves constructing buildings, while the second phase, costing N2.5 billion, covers road landscaping and other works. The construction is set to be completed in 18 months.
The governor also noted that his administration aims to establish one general hospital in each of the state’s 30 Assembly constituencies and one primary healthcare facility in each of the 287 political wards.
Malam Umar Namadi explained that “in preparation for this notable and gigantic programme, we deem it necessary and urgent to make solid plans to ensure adequate and qualified personnel in the hospitals.”
According to him, “As we almost achieved one PHC far political ward, we also reached a large percentage on the provision of general hospitals in each of the state assembly constituencies.”
He noted that the state government has established one specialist hospital in each of the three senatorial zones.