LAGOS, Nigeria (VOICE OF NAIJA)- Borno State Governor, Babagana Zulum, has expressed dismay over the lack of electricity and poor condition at the General Hospital in Gwoza town.
Zulum made his feelings known after paying an unscheduled visit to the facility at midnight on Saturday, 15 July.
The Governor, who is now known for visiting Government institutions without prior announcement to gather first-hand information, had been on a working visit to Gwoza on the day and decided to pass the night in the town.
While making his address, the Governor said: “It is unacceptable that a critical healthcare facility like this Gwoza General Hospital is deprived of basic amenities such as electricity. This situation compromises the quality of care provided to patients and hampers the efforts of our dedicated healthcare professionals.
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“We are not here to trade blame, we are here to find solutions. Nobody brought to my knowledge the deplorable conditions of this place.
“I will neither exonerate myself nor the local government authority. We (all) have failed to provide what is needed. However, I want to assure you (patients and the rest of the people) that insha’Allah, we will fix this, we will make the working environment here better than it is now,” Zulum said.
Governor Zulum, was however, impressed with medical staffs who, despite the poor situation of the General Hospital, were on ground to provide services.
Zulum pledged to reward all the staff for being dedicated in the face of challenges.
As part of measures to change the situation he saw, Governor Zulum ordered the immediate commencement of rehabilitation works which will include power restoration at the hospital.