Southern Kaduna Journalists’ Forum Praises Hospital Handover

The Southern Kaduna Journalists’ Forum (SKJF) commended the Kaduna state government's handover of the Sir Patrick Ibrahim Yakowa Memorial Hospital in Kafanchan to the Federal Government. In a statement signed by Chairman Richard Pius Garba and Secretary-General Samaila Idris, the forum emphasized that this handover is a significant advancement in providing quality healthcare to Southern Kaduna residents and nearby communities.

They urged authorities to expedite the establishment of the Federal Medical Centre (FMC), which would alleviate the need for long-distance travel for advanced medical care, create job opportunities, and bolster the local health sector. The SKJF recognized the contributions of Senator Sunday Marshall Katung, House of Representatives members Amos Gwamna Magaji and Daniel Amos, and Minister of Defence Christopher Musa, among others, in realizing this project.

The forum called on the Federal Government and health authorities to ensure adequate funding, modern equipment, qualified personnel, and a transparent operational plan for the FMC to effectively deliver healthcare services and evolve into a center for medical training and research.