Sokoto State Governor Ahmed Aliyu has approved N1.59 billion for the renovation of seven primary healthcare centres (PHCs), the rehabilitation of Isa General Hospital and the conversion of Sanyinna PHC into a general hospital.
The state Commissioner for Health, Faruk Wurno, disclosed this while briefing journalists on the outcome of the State Executive Council meeting held on Wednesday.
The governor’s spokesperson, Abubakar Bawa, announced the approval in a statement on Saturday, putting the total cost of the projects at N1.59 billion.
The PHCs earmarked for renovation are Gidan Dahala in Sokoto South Local Government Area at N71.6 million, Dundaye in Wamakko at N86.4 million, Mabera Mujaya in Sokoto South at N66.5 million and Badau in Bodinga at N61.9 million.
Others are Rimawa and Shinaka PHCs in Goronyo Local Government Area, which will cost N111.1 million and N86.4 million, respectively, as well as Sheikh Abubakar Gummi Memorial College PHC at N55.9 million.
The council also approved N569.9 million for the renovation of Isa General Hospital and N240.9 million for the upgrading of Sanyinna PHC to a general hospital.
According to Mr Wurno, the Sanyinna General Hospital project was initiated in 2021 but abandoned by the previous Peoples Democratic Party-led administration in the state.
He further disclosed that N239.4 million had been approved for the installation of solar power systems in 30 PHCs across the state’s three senatorial districts.
The commissioner added that the state government had so far renovated 185 of the 244 primary healthcare centres across Sokoto State.
