Kebbi approves N1.6b for renovation and rehabilitation of 13 hospitals, others

Kebbi State Governor, Abubakar Atiku Bagudu has approved the sum of N1.6b for the renovation and rehabilitation of 13 hospitals in the state.

The Guardian reports that the Commissioner for Health, Alhaji Usman Umar Kambaza, while briefing newsmen yesterday at the end of the state executive meeting held in Birnin Kebbi, said the renovation and other facilities would cost government over N1.6billion.

The affected hospitals are in Yauri, Koko, Zuru, Dirin Daji, Jega, Kamba, Illo, Bagudo, Zauro, Wasagu, Kambaza and Bunza Local Councils.

The Guardian also reports that the Commissioner for Higher Education, Alhaji Maigari Abdullahi Dakingari, while briefing newsmen,  said the Council approved Phases 1 and 11 of accreditation of courses at the College of Agriculture, Zuru and N164million for the upgrade of dilapidated structures in the college.

The Council equally approved funds for repairs of burn hostel at the Federal Science Technical College, Zuru and the completion of structures and provision of equipment at Adamu Augie College of Education, Argungu, The Guardian reports.

Source: The Guardian