Zamfara state, Nigeria:The Zamfara State Government has restated its commitment to strengthening the state’s healthcare system by providing accessible, high-quality services and reducing dependence on external medical referrals.
Governor Dauda Lawal made this known during the commissioning of the fully renovated and remodeled General Hospital in Gusau, the state capital. The rehabilitation project, he said, reflects his administration’s resolve to revamp public health infrastructure across the state.
The upgraded facilities include critical departments such as the Accident and Emergency Unit, Gynecology and Maternity Wards, Amenity Ward, Administrative Block, and the Special Care Baby Unit (SCBU). Additional improvements cover the Maternity Theatre, Radiology Department, Main Operating Theatre, Orthopedic Ward and Theatre, General Outpatient Department (GOPD), as well as the ENT, Eye, and Dental Clinics.
Governor Lawal emphasized that the initiative is part of his administration’s broader health sector reform under the Rescue Agenda, which began with a state-wide assessment of medical facilities. “The results of our initial review of general hospitals were alarming and highlighted the urgent need for intervention,” he said.
He further disclosed that similar renovation projects are nearing completion in other key hospitals, including Ahmad Sani Yariman Bakura Specialist Hospital in Gusau and general hospitals in Talata Mafara, Shinkafi, Tsafe, and several other local government areas.
The governor also charged hospital administrators with the responsibility of ensuring proper maintenance and optimal use of the upgraded facilities for the benefit of the general public.
In her remarks, Commissioner for Health, Dr. Nafisa Maradun, commended Governor Lawal for prioritizing healthcare in the state’s development agenda. She described his leadership as a model of public service and compassion.
Dr. Maradun recalled that the governor had earlier declared a state of emergency in the health sector in response to systemic challenges, including poor infrastructure, a shortage of skilled personnel, and limited access to care. She noted that, under the current administration, major strides have been made—including the rehabilitation of all general hospitals and the upgrade of over 100 Primary Healthcare Centres across Zamfara.
“Our goal remains clear: to deliver equitable and quality healthcare services to every resident, regardless of location or socio-economic status,” she affirmed.
By Taiwo Olatinwo/ May 17,2025
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