Kebbi Governor awards N1bn contract for Argungu general hospital rehabilitation 

The governor made the announcement during the flag-off of a 1km road construction in Argungu town on Tuesday.

Governor Idris disclosed “I have awarded the general rehabilitation of Argungu General Hospital, and the total contract sum is N1 billion. 

“The amount covers total rehabilitation N500 million, while procurement of modern equipment will also gulp another N500 million,” he said.

In his remarks, Governor Idris reiterated his government’s focus on prioritizing the welfare of the people, stating that his administration will continue to invest in improving public health infrastructure to protect lives and property.

“We want the people of the state to have modern health facilities in all our general hospitals,” he affirmed.

Idris lauded the National Organizing Secretary of the All-Progressives Congress (APC), Alhaji Suleiman Muhammad-Argungu, for his pivotal role in facilitating the construction of a 1km road along Jarman Kabi Road in Shagari Quarters, Argungu town.

The governor called on other elected and political officeholders in Kebbi State to follow Muhammad-Argungu’s example by championing initiatives and projects that directly improve the lives of their constituents.

While thanking the people of Argungu Emirate for their continued support, Governor Idris assured that over 80 percent of his campaign promises to the Emirate Council had been fulfilled.

The Emir of Argungu, Alhaji Sama’ila Muhammadu-Mera, commended the governor for facilitating the establishment Agric Processing Zone in Argungu.

“The processing zone, when actualized will make Kebbi an agricultural hub not only in Northern Nigeria but also across Nigeria,” he said.

The Monarch said over 500 hectares of land had been cleared and payment of compensation to landowners had already begun.