The Kano State Government has formally requested that the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia establish a medical centre in the state to improve healthcare in the region.
Governor Abba Kabir Yusuf made the request at a dinner to commemorate the completion of a ‘Cardiac Programme for Adults,’ which was sponsored by the King Salman Humanitarian Aid and Relief Centre.
Deputy Governor Aminu Abdussalam Gwarzo, who represented the governor at the event, emphasised that a fully equipped medical centre would benefit not only Kano State, but also neighbouring countries.
Gwarzo emphasised the close proximity of countries like the Republic of Niger and Chad, which lack the financial resources to fund such programmes on their own.
He announced that Governor Abba Kabir Yusuf expressed his gratitude to the Custodian of the Two Holy Mosques, King Salman bin Abdulaziz, and the crown prince for their intervention.
The governor also pledged to collaborate with the Consul General and his staff to strengthen the existing humanitarian partnership between the Kingdom and Kano State.
Consul General of Saudi Arabia in Kano, Mr. Khalil Ahmed Adamawi, reiterated the Kingdom’s commitment to deploying humanitarian principles that alleviate the suffering of people who lack the resources to cover the costs of their medical procedures.
“This commitment has become a norm for Saudi Arabia, demonstrating their dedication to supporting those in need” he noted
Prof. Abdurrahman Abba Sheshe, Chief Medical Director of Aminu Kano Teaching Hospital, expressed his appreciation to Governor Abba Kabir Yusuf for his unwavering commitment to improving the healthcare sector in the state.
He also commended the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia, particularly the humanitarian team that travelled to Kano, for saving lives and enhancing the medical skills of local staff at AKTH.
The dinner ceremony witnessed the presence of distinguished guests from various professions, both within and outside the country.
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