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Sokoto now has 21 general hospitals, 824 health centres – Govt
The Sokoto State Commissioner for Health, Faruk Abubakar, has announced a major revival of the state’s health sector, revealing that Sokoto now has 21 functional general hospitals and 824 primary health centres across its 23 local government areas.
Describing the transformation as a “rescue from the Intensive Care Unit,” Abubakar credited the rapid progress to the leadership of Governor Ahmad Aliyu Sokoto, whose administration he said inherited a crumbling healthcare system riddled with obsolete equipment, broken infrastructure, and years of neglect.
“When Governor Ahmad Aliyu assumed office, the health system was in critical condition, hospitals had torn mattresses, broken beds, and outdated tools,” the commissioner said during a media briefing in Sokoto.
Abubakar, a veteran health administrator and former CEO of the Nursing and Midwifery Council of Nigeria, while addressing newsmen on Monday, said the governor’s swift intervention through his 9-Point SMART Agenda has brought urgent relief and long-term reforms to the sector.
He revealed that nine ultrasound machines have been procured and distributed to general hospitals across the three senatorial districts, along with X-ray machines allocated to each geopolitical zone, significantly reducing the need for patients to travel to Sokoto metropolis for diagnostic services.
In addition, ten general hospitals are currently undergoing phased rehabilitation, while the government is fast-tracking the completion of two abandoned hospitals in Dange Shuni and Wamakko local governments.
“All general hospitals are now being equipped with new beds, incubators, reliable water systems, and solar-powered electricity to ensure 24-hour service delivery,” Abubakar added.
Beyond secondary healthcare, the state has 824 primary health facilities, at least one in each of the 240 political wards, consisting of primary health centres, clinics, and health posts, making basic medical care accessible at the grassroots.
The commissioner further disclosed that plans are underway to establish a world-class hospital in Sokoto, in line with the state’s strategic push to reduce medical tourism and provide comprehensive healthcare within its borders.
“This administration is not just reacting; it is planning and executing a sustainable roadmap for the future.
“Our needs assessment exposed critical gaps, and we are addressing them at all levels, primary, secondary, and tertiary,” he said.
He emphasised the government’s “twin-pronged” strategy that focuses on both curative and preventive healthcare, aimed at improving the state’s overall health indices.
“With the reforms we’ve implemented so far, we are no longer in emergency mode.
“We are building a resilient health system that works for the people,” the commissioner concluded.
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Sixteen people narrowly escaped death on Monday night in a crash involving a Camry car, a Suzuki bus, and a tricycle at Iron Market along the Lagos-Abeokuta Expressway.
Ota Divisional Commander of the Ogun State Traffic Compliance and Enforcement Corps, Mr Salau Hammed, confirmed the incident to News Agency Nigeria on Tuesday, noting that the crash occurred around 8:20 p.m.
He said the accident involved a Camry car, a tricycle, both with no registration, and a Suzuki bus marked KRD 246 YK.
He said that a total of 16 persons were involved in the accident; however, three persons, comprising two males and a female, sustained various degrees of injuries.
Hammed explained that the Camry lost control due to speeding and rammed into two other vehicles.
“Those who sustained injuries were immediately taken to Adetutu Hospital, Ilepa area for treatment,” he said.
Hammed advised motorists against speeding to prevent avoidable crashes.
He said that the vehicles had been removed from the road to ease free flow of traffic.
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Video – Nigerian Soldier Laments: “We Risk Our Lives Daily, Yet No Reward!” | Govt Rewards WAFCON Players with Millions
In this powerful and emotional video, a Nigerian soldier opens up about the harsh realities faced by the military – poor welfare, neglect, and lack of appreciation from the government, despite risking their lives daily to protect the country.
He compares their sacrifice to the recent reward of ₦160 million and 3-bedroom apartments given to Nigerian female footballers who played in the just concluded WAFCON tournament for only one month.
▶ Is this fair?
▶ Are Nigerian soldiers being sidelined?
▶ What does this say about how we treat our heroes?
This heartfelt outcry sparks a much-needed conversation about military welfare, equity, and the true value of national service in Nigeria.
🔔 Watch, share, and join the conversation in the comments.
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The Leader of INRI Evangelical Spiritual Church, Primate Elijah Ayodele, on Tuesday warned some Nigerian governors not to underestimate the opposition coalition platform of the African Democratic Congress (ADC), because some of them will be removed from power if care isn’t taken.
Primate Ayodele made it known that the coalition platform has the power to take over some seats in Nigeria, and governors must work very hard to ensure they retain their states.
In a statement by his Media Aide, Oluwatosin Osho, the prophet made it known that some of the governors in Nigeria cannot win a re-election in 2027 except through rigging.
He said: “Some Nigerian governors will be removed from power by ADC if care isn’t taken; they will find it difficult to get a re-election in their respective offices. On a free and fair election, they won’t win; they can only rig.
“They should not underestimate the coalition platform; they may not see it now, but they must be very careful.”
It would be recalled that Primate Ayodele warned certain state governors two days ago about their re-election plans, stating that their bid isn’t certain and that only prayer can help them secure victory again.
“The governors of Akwa Ibom, Delta, Enugu, Cross River, Kaduna, Zamfara, and Ondo must work well to get a second term in office.
“It’s not certain for them except they work hard and pray. This is a hint of what they should expect.
“They need to work very well so that they won’t lose their second-term ambition,” he revealed.
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