Kano gov approves N87.4m for re-accreditation of teaching hospital department

Governor Abba Kabir Yusuf has approved the release of ₦87.435 million for the re-accreditation of the Department of Obstetrics and Gynaecology at Muhammad Abdullahi Wase Teaching Hospital as part of efforts to strengthen healthcare delivery in Kano State.

The approval was disclosed in a statement issued on Friday by the Public Relations Officer of the Kano State Hospitals Management Board, Hajiya Samira Suleiman.

According to the statement, the intervention underscores the administration’s commitment to revitalising the health sector and improving access to quality healthcare services across the state.

Suleiman said the approval would significantly boost the hospital’s capacity in specialist training, maternal and child healthcare services, and improve professional standards in the field of Obstetrics and Gynaecology.

She added that the re-accreditation exercise would further strengthen the hospital’s role in producing highly trained medical professionals while enhancing healthcare services for women and children in Kano and neighbouring states.

The statement described the approval as part of Governor Yusuf’s broader healthcare reform agenda aimed at repositioning Kano as a centre of excellence in healthcare delivery and medical education in Nigeria.

“Governor Abba Kabir Yusuf has continued to distinguish himself as a compassionate and visionary leader whose administration prioritises the well-being of citizens through strategic investments in critical sectors, especially health,” Suleiman stated.

The Kano State Government also reassured residents of its continued support for health institutions and healthcare professionals, stressing that investments in medical infrastructure and training will remain a top priority for the administration.