Zulum commissions 5 health centres, flags off Bama – Maiduguri highway, others

Borno state Governor Prof. Babagana Umara Zulum on Wednesday commissioned five healthcare centres in Maiduguri metropolis.

He also flagged off the overhaul of the dilapidated Maiduguri-Bama highway. 

Projects commissioned by the Governor include four primary healthcare centers along Baga road, Njimtilo, 777 housing estate, and Abujan Talakawa, all of which were started from scratch, and an overhauled infectious disease hospital along Kirikasamma road.

Zulum also commissioned a township road at Abuja-Sheraton community before laying foundation for the construction of another 50-bed health center in Wulari area of Maiduguri.

Governor Zulum said his administration aims to ensure that each of Borno’s 312 wards is provided with a primary healthcare centre in compliance with the standard of the World Health Organization (WHO). 

He noted the employment of hundreds of healthcare personnel already done by his administration to make healthcare centres functional.

He said all the healthcare centres built in the central, southern and northern parts of the state, will be equipped with competent staff.

On Maiduguri-Bama road, Zulum said the state was in talks with Alhaji Aliko Dangote to support in extending the road from Bama to Banki by the time the project reaches Bama from Maiduguri, saying connecting Banki will enhance trans boarder trade and increase access to livelihood.

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