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Kogi Gov’t To Spend N7bn For Upgrade Of 88 PHCs In 21 LGAs

by Ibrahim Obansa
7 months ago
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Kogi State Government is to spend over N7 billion to revamp additional 88 Primary Healthcare Centres (PHCs) across the 21 local government areas in the state

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Governor Usman Ododo disclosed this at a ceremony held at the official sites hand over of the 88 additional PHCs to contractors by the state government for revitalisation in Lokoja.

Governor Ododo who was represented by the state’s Commissioner for Health, Dr. Abdulazeez Adams, noted that the revitalisation of the new set of PHCs follows the commencement of the rehabilitation of over 70 of such Centres which are already at various stages of completion.

He noted that the project which will upgrade over 150 of such institutions to functional Level-2 health facilities reflects the commitment of the present administration to enhance access to healthcare delivery.

Governor Ododo added that the upgrade of primary healthcare facilities is part of the strategic plan of the Kogi State government to improve access to quality healthcare services in all parts of the state with support by the World Bank.

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“As we step into the New Year 2025, we are proud to launch a groundbreaking initiative, the upgrade of 88 additional Primary Healthcare Centres (PHCs) across the state, complementing the ongoing upgrade of 70 PHCs to functional Level-2 facilities.

“This marks another bold step towards achieving effective healthcare delivery and universal health coverage for our people.

“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”, Governor Ododo said.

He called on the contractors handling the projects to adhere to the highest standards of professionalism in the execution of the projects and to ensure timely completion of all the projects within four months.

The Governor also urged the contractors to engage with the local government authorities and stakeholders in the communities for inclusive approach towards social and environmental safeguards in project implementation.

Similarly, he called on local authorities and stakeholders in all communities where the projects are sited to take ownership and ensure adequate protection of personnel, equipment and the facilities when completed.

He also called for effective supervision of the projects by all relevant authorities of the government under the coordination of the state ministry of health.


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