The Kogi State Commissioner for Information and Communications, Hon. Kingsley Fanwo, and his counterpart, the Commissioner for Works, Hon. Mohammed Yusuf, on Monday, led the ongoing media tour of projects across the state to the Western Senatorial District, where they inspected newly remodelled and constructed healthcare facilities in Mopamuro and Kabba/Bunu Local Government Areas.
The tour is part of a statewide engagement aimed at showcasing the giant strides of His Excellency, Governor Ahmed Usman Ododo, across the three senatorial districts.
During the inspection of the remodelled Primary Healthcare Centre at Ileteju in Mopamuro LGA, Hon. Fanwo noted that the intervention represents one of the legacy projects of the administration targeted at improving rural healthcare delivery.
“We have 239 wards in the state, and the government is currently remodelling over 256 primary healthcare centres. What you are seeing here is not just renovation. It is a complete transformation. We have improved the infrastructure, provided solar power, clean water supply, and equipped the centres with facilities that will make them fully functional for our people, Fanwo said
A staff member of the facility, Mrs. Aguda a gratitude to Governor Ododo for coming to their aid after years of neglect.
She stated that before now, the roof was leaking, the environment was not conducive, and even the staff were scared whenever it rained. But today, the story has changed. We now have a modern, fully equipped centre with water, solar power, and facilities to treat patients effectively. We no longer have to refer most cases to the general hospital. This is a big relief to our people, and we are sincerely grateful to our Governor,” she said.
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At Aiyegunle Igun in Kabba/Bunu LGA, the Commissioners inspected a newly constructed primary healthcare centre complete with staff quarters. Speaking at the site, Hon. Fanwo described the project as part of the health revolution under the Ododo administration.
He said the previous administration invested heavily in tertiary and secondary healthcare facilities. This government is complementing that by bringing quality healthcare to the grassroots. What you see here is not just a health facility but a comprehensive system with staff accommodation, ensuring sustainability. This demonstrates the Governor’s commitment to rura
l development. Our slogan is that rural lives also matter, and we are proving that with actions,” he emphasized.
He further disclosed that, in addition to the ongoing primary healthcare projects, the government is in the process of establishing one general hospital in each of the 21 local government areas of the state to further strengthen the health sector.
The Commissioners reaffirmed that the Ododo administration remains focused on agriculture, rural development, and healthcare as foundations for improving the quality of life for the people of Kogi State.
Princess Funsho Sumanu
Public Relations Officer
Ministry of Finance, Budget and Economic Planning.
