Governor Babagana Zulum of Borno State has disbursed N209.8 million to 170 primary healthcare centres across all the 27 local government areas in the state.
This he did on Monday when he presented symbolic cheques to the selected health centres from the local governments at the multi-purpose hall of the Government House in Maiduguri.
He disclosed his plan to rehabilitate all the primary healthcare centres across the entire 27 local government areas in the state.
The governor therefore enjoined all facility managers and coordinators of the primary healthcare centres to be dedicated to their responsibilities and ensure that quality services are delivered to the people.
Zulum intoned, “Healthcare is a shared responsibility. As we invest in our healthcare infrastructure, I call upon our health workers, community leaders, and all stakeholders to collaborate in maximizing the impact of these funds”.
He then directed the 27 local government chairpersons in the state to manage the primary healthcare centres in their domains and ensure optimal services.
In his words, “Henceforth, all the local government chairpersons should take charge of the primary healthcare facilities in their domains. Where gaps exist, I want to assure you that we will complement each other to ensure our people receive the best care.”
He therefore directed the State Primary Healthcare Development Agency (BOSPHCDA) and the Borno State Contributory Health Management Agency (BOSCHMA) to declare to the local government chairpersons all amounts allocated to the PHCs in their respective LGAs.
On his part, the state’s Commissioner for Health and Human Services, Prof. Baba Gana, noted in a welcome address that the disbursement was part of the Zulum Administration’s commitment to ensuring quality health care to Borno citizens.
His words: ”This occasion marks an important milestone in our collective efforts to ensure that every person in our state has access to quality healthcare services”; adding that “His Excellency has graciously approved the fund amounting to N209,819,306 only for the two gateways, the Borno State Primary Healthcare Development Agency (BOSPHCDA) and the Borno State Contributory Health Management Agency (BOSCHΜΑ).
Continuing, Gana said, “This is a testament to our determination to improve the healthcare system in Borno State. These resources will go a long way in enhancing our primary and secondary healthcare facilities, enabling us to provide essential services that cater to the needs of our communities”.
