The Kogi state government says it will spend over N7 billion to revitalise 88 primary healthcare centres across the 21 LGAs of the state.
In a statement on Saturday, Ismaila Isah, special adviser on media to Usman Ododo, the state governor, said his principal made the promise during a ceremony at the Model Primary Healthcare Centre in Felele, Lokoja.
Ododo noted that upgrading the facilities to functional Level-2 health centres aligns with the administration’s commitment to improving healthcare access across the state.“As we step into the New Year 2025, we are proud to launch a groundbreaking initiative — the upgrade of 88 additional Primary Healthcare Centres across the state, complementing the ongoing upgrade of 70 PHCs to functional Level-2 facilities,” he said.
“With the invaluable support of the World Bank, the Kogi State government has committed over ₦7 billion to this project, a testament to our unwavering dedication to improving the lives of our citizens.”The governor expressed gratitude to President Bola Tinubu for prioritising grassroots healthcare. He urged contractors to maintain high professional standards and ensure timely completion of the projects within four months.
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