The District Head of Sandamu, Yau Sani-Manzo, has appealed to Katsina State Governor, Dikko Radda, to upgrade the Sandamu General Hospital to enhance healthcare delivery in the area.
Mr Sani-Manzo made the appeal during a stakeholders’ engagement with the governor in Sandamu Local Government Area of Katsina State.
He said the hospital needed expansion, additional infrastructure and improved facilities to meet the increasing healthcare demands of residents and neighbouring communities.
According to him, upgrading the hospital would improve access to quality medical services and ease the difficulties residents face when seeking healthcare.
The traditional ruler expressed confidence that the governor would consider the request, given its importance to the well-being of the people.
He described Mr Radda’s visit as a homecoming, recalling the longstanding relationship between the governor and the people of Sandamu before his emergence as governor.
Mr Sani-Manzo also assured the governor of the community’s continued support, saying the large turnout at the engagement reflected residents’ confidence in his leadership.
He commended the state government for improving the welfare and recognition of traditional institutions through the elevation of district heads to Grade Level 16 and village heads to Grade Level 12.
The district head further appreciated the provision of allowances for ward heads and monthly stipends for Imams across the wards.
In his response, Mr Radda reaffirmed his administration’s commitment to improving the welfare of residents across the state’s 34 local government areas.
He said the government would sustain its interventions in key sectors, including security, infrastructure, agriculture, education, healthcare and youth empowerment.
“Our commitment is to ensure that every community, irrespective of its location, experiences meaningful development and enjoys the dividends of democracy,” the governor said.
Mr Radda also praised traditional rulers, religious leaders, community organisations and youth associations for their cooperation and contributions to community development.
He particularly acknowledged the Emir of Daura and traditional institutions across the emirate for their continued support.
(NAN)
