Flood: Borno govt donates N500mn to Maiduguri Teaching Hospital but more needed

The donation is intended to support the hospital’s recovery after the devastating flood on 10 September.

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PREMIUM TIMES reported that thousands of people were displaced and over 30 killed in the flood in the Borno capital. The governor noted that although the hospital belongs to the federal government, more than 90 per cent of its beneficiaries are from Borno State. “In addition to this, we shall partner with the hospital to seek further funding for the hospital to enable its full restoration,” he added.Support journalism driven by facts, created by Nigerians for Nigerians. Our thorough, researched reporting relies on the support of readers like you.

Mr Pate also assured collaboration with the hospital’s Chief Medical Director to mobilise resources efficiently, noting that the cash contribution from the Borno government “will significantly bolster our efforts, and we are committed to doing more to support you.” Mr Ahidjo told PREMIUM TIMES that the extent of damage on some hospital equipment has yet to be ascertained. So far, the estimate for repairing the machines is over N10 billion.

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