Kano state governor Alhaji Abba Kabir Yusuf has given patients at Sir Sanusi General Hospital a sum of N20,000 each.
According to a statement on Sunday, signed by Governor Yusuf’s Chief Press Secretary, Sanusi Bature Dawakin Tofa, and delivered to the press, further indicated that the Governor ordered the immediate rehabilitation of the hospital, which has been in dilapidated condition
The statement stated that Governor Yusuf, however, directed for the immediate employment of Khadija Adam, a community health worker he found at the facility who has been voluntarily supporting patients.
He also delivered a humanitarian gesture to all patients on admission in the hospital as they received N20,000 each as emergency relief from the Governor.
The statement said that governor Yusuf disclosed that “In his efforts to ensure the provision of quality and affordable healthcare services in the state as contained in his blueprint during the 2023 electioneering campaigns, Kano State
“He made this known during a surprise visit to the hospital, which has been part of the Governor’s culture for an oversight function.
” The Governor, who expressed dismay over the level of the dilapidated condition of the hospital, promised that the renovation exercise will commence in earnest
“I must tell you that what I have seen for myself is terrifying for my eyes, I want to assure you that our administration will come to your aid immediately after this visit.
“I will direct the Ministry of Health and all agencies under its supervision to prepare for a general renovation of wards, nursing stations, toilets and theatre rooms in this hospital,” Governor Yusuf said.
