Commissioner for Works, Housing and Transport, Dr. Sani Magaji-Ingawa, announced the decision after the State Executive Council meeting, noting it is part of efforts to boost security in healthcare facilities.
The Katsina State Government has approved ₦703 million for the reconstruction of perimeter fences and installation of security barricades at 14 general hospitals in high-risk areas.
Commissioner for Works, Housing and Transport, Dr. Sani Magaji-Ingawa, announced the decision after the State Executive Council meeting, noting it is part of efforts to boost security in healthcare facilities.
“These upgrades form part of our administration’s comprehensive plan to fortify health institutions in volatile areas and ensure the safety of both staff and patients,” Magaji-Ingawa said.
The targeted LGAs include Kankara, Malumfashi, Faskari, Jibia, Funtua, Kafur, Dandume, Musawa, Batsari, Dutsin-Ma, Kurfi, Danmusa, Katsina metropolis, and Amadi Rimi.
The council also approved ₦1.3 billion to upgrade the Comprehensive Health Centre in Mai’adua to a general hospital and ₦18.5 billion for the construction of the Rafin Iya–Tashar Bawa–Sabuwa road to boost security and economic activities.
“When completed, the road will enhance security operations, improve the movement of agricultural produce, and facilitate trade and economic activities within the corridor,” he said.
Further approvals were disclosed by the Commissioner for Information and Culture, Dr. Bala Salisu-Zango, who revealed that ₦747.3 million had been earmarked for the construction of a new Security Consultative Centre in the state capital. He described the facility as a strategic hub for inter-agency coordination and planning.
“This facility aligns with our administration’s comprehensive security reform initiative,” Salisu-Zango said. “Upon completion, we will hand it over to the Federal Government for use as a central coordination hub for all security stakeholders operating in Katsina State.”
