The general hospital in Gwoza town is in poor shape and lacks electricity, which has alarmed Borno State Governor Babagana Zulum.
Zulum, who was visiting Gwoza for a day of business, stayed the night in the town that serves as the administrative center for the southern Borno region’s Gwoza Local Government Area.
In an effort to get a first-hand description of events, the governor frequently pays unexpected visits to government institutions. On Saturday night at midnight, he went to the hospital.
Zulum went round to assess the hospital.
“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.
“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,
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.
Meanwhile, Governor Zulum was impressed with medical staff who, despite the poor situation of the General Hospital, were on ground to provide services.
Zulum announced reward for all the staff for being dedicated in the face of challenges.