Kano State Governor, Abba Yusuf has commissioned a hospital with about 40 beds at Zarewa in Rogo Local Government Area of the state.
The News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) reports that the hospital, which was facilitated by Sen. Kawu Sumaila as part of his 2024 constituency projects, was constructed under the Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) initiative.
Sunusi Dawakin-Tofa, the lawmaker’s spokesperson disclosed this in a statement issued in Kano, on Thursday.
Gov. Yusuf said the hospital, fully equipped to offer laboratory services, routine immunisation, and antenatal care programmes was designed to provide primary healthcare services to at least 20,000 patients.
He explained that the facility would significantly improve access to quality healthcare for residents of Zarewa and surrounding communities.
The governor commended Sen. Sumaila for championing the project and directed the Kano State Hospitals Management Board to deploy qualified healthcare workers to ensure effective and efficient delivery of medical services.
The governor reaffirmed his administration’s commitment to prioritising the health sector and investing in healthcare infrastructure to enhance the well-being of the state’s growing population. (NAN) (
Police confirm tanker explosion in Jigawa, claims no life was lost
Jigawa State Police Command has confirmed another tanker explosion which occurred at a filling station in Dutse metropolis on Thursday.
The Police Spokesperson, SP Shiisu Adam, confirmed the incident in a statement on Friday, saying that no life was lost.
He said that the incident occurred at Shakkato filling station along Kiyawa Road.
“A preliminary investigation revealed that the fire broke out when the tanker was trying to discharge petroleum products from the tanker into an underground tank.
“Suddenly, the fire ignited and became wild beyond the control of filling station operators, who quickly alerted authorities to curtail the situation.
“Upon receipt of the report, the team of policemen led by the Divisional Police Officer Dutse (DPO), rushed to the scene to control movement around the area.”
The statement added that firefighters from Dutse International Airport and the Federal Fire Service in Dutse town were also at the scene of the incident and succeeded in controlling the inferno.
He said that no loss of life or casualty was recorded.
The News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) reports that normalcy has been restored to the area with people going about their normal businesses. (NAN)