…… Also Commissioned two key development projects executed by the Hon Jaha
The Borno State Acting Governor His Excellency Umar Kadafur today Sunday, 1st February commissioned Ultra Modern General Hospital in Damboa town as part of Prof. Babagana Umara Zulum strategic transformation agenda.
In his remarks the Acting Governor said, this demographic shift is a positive sign of returning of peace, placing an unimaginable strain on the existing healthcare infrastructure as the existing primary health care in the area could not for this growing demand.
Today is not just about the opening of a building, it is about the closing of a painful chapter and the bold, unwavering beginning of a new one.
We are gathered to officially commission the Damboa Ultra-Modern General Hospital, a beacon of hope, a testament to our collective resilience and a cornerstone of our administration’s unwavering commitment to ensuring universal healthcare coverage for our people.”Your courage in the face of adversity has been the guiding light for our administration.
Your determination to return home, to rebuild your lives and to reclaim your future have been the single greatest motivation for our reconstruction and resettlement efforts.
We saw your suffering, we heard your cries for help and we understood that our most sacred duty was not just to secure your land, but to restore your lives” Kadafur added.
The deputy governor also said, there are still bridges to rebuild, schools to reconstruct and farms to reclaim.
But with each completed project like this, we send a clear, unequivocal message that the forces of darkness would fail and the light of progress, the sound of children playing in safety, and the hum of a modern hospital are the sounds of our victory.
He said the Commissioning of this hospital is a powerful metaphor for the entire Borno project as enshrined in our 25 year Development plan for a healthy citizenry.
Kadafur urged the council Chairman, traditional leaders and the entire people of Damboa local government to safeguard this facility in order to drive its maximum benefit.
He directed the council and the ministry to provide an enabling environment for the staff to work effectively for the betterment of the citizenry.
The acting Governor emphasizes that our development partners, including the World Health Organization, UNICEF and others present here, have been invaluable allies.
Your support in areas of technical expertise, capacity building and sometimes commodity supply, has complemented our efforts.
We look forward to deepening this collaboration to ensure the sustainability and continued improvement of this facility and others alike across Borno State.
He urged the community of Damboa, this hospital is now your hospital. I implore you to take ownership of it. Protect it from vandalism. Cooperate with the staff. Utilize its services responsibly.
This facility is a symbol of our collective investment in a healthier and brighter future. Do not allow it to fall into disrepair.
…… In the same vein, the acting governor also commissioned two key projects which include the Sports Center and Women Center in Damboa local government area executed by the Hon Ahmed Usman Jaha (Babawo) member representing Gwoza, Chibok and Damboa Federal Constituency. Hon Babawo also donated a 32 seater bus for the sporting complex.
In his welcome address by Hon Ali M kauji, the executive chairman Damboa, appreciates the Governor for the newly modernized hospital constructed by his Excellency Prof Babagana Umara Zulum. Your Excellency sir, the construction of the best hospital not in southern Borno, but in Borno State at large. This construction of the general hospital Damboa, it is a conductive place for people who require treatment for their illness kauji added
