Tinubu Inaugurates 300-Bed Specialist Hospital Named After Him In Kaduna
President Bola Tinubu, on Thursday, commissioned a 300-bed Specialist Hospital in Kaduna State named in his honour.
The hospital was unveiled during a high-profile event held at the Murtala Mohammed Square in Kaduna. The occasion drew governors, ministers, traditional rulers, security chiefs, political leaders, and thousands of jubilant residents.
Addressing the crowd, President Tinubu praised Governor Sani for turning Kaduna into a beacon of stability and progress, contrasting it with what he described as a previously “toxic and uncontrollable environment.”
“Governor Uba Sani is an agent of change, stability, love, unity, and progress,” Tinubu said. “He has worked tirelessly to transform this state, bringing it back to life, to growth, and to hope.”
Recalling his earlier political and democratic engagements in the region, Tinubu expressed a deep personal connection with Kaduna.
“I am pleased to be back here in Kaduna State. I’ve walked with many distinguished sons and daughters of this land in politics, business, and the fight for democracy and fundamental rights. This place has shaped my journey.”
The President took the opportunity to publicly honour Colonel Dangiwa Umar (rtd.), a former military governor of the state, by conferring on him the Commander of the Federal Republic (CFR) national honour. Tinubu noted the omission of Umar’s name in his June 12 Democracy Day broadcast and said the error had now been rectified.
“Let me use this opportunity to correct an omission. One of those I should have mentioned during the June 12 broadcast is Colonel Dangiwa Umar. Today, I honour him for his unwavering commitment to democracy,” he said.
Tinubu acknowledged the improvements in the security situation in Kaduna State, particularly in volatile areas such as Birnin Gwari, which he once visited under heavy security during campaign periods.
“I remember when I came for campaigns, we needed a battalion of security to go to Birnin Gwari. Today, I hear you can travel there at midnight without fear. That’s what peace looks like. And peace is the foundation of development,” the President said.
He further applauded Sani’s people-oriented development programs, particularly in youth empowerment and skill acquisition.
“Today, I have seen an example of a people-oriented development agenda. The Governor is investing in critical sectors to develop the minds of our youth, giving them skills and opportunities to excel,” Tinubu added.
The President also reaffirmed the Federal Government’s commitment to collaborating with Kaduna State on key projects, including the Kaduna Light Rail, which he said remains a priority.
“Don’t forget, the light rail project is on our radar. We’re going to do it — and we’ll do it together.”
He also mentioned a forthcoming national strategy dubbed the “Raise Hope Agenda”, which focuses on skill development and food sovereignty as pillars of inclusive growth.
Earlier in his address, Governor Uba Sani expressed deep appreciation to President Tinubu for standing with the North in its time of need, crediting the President’s leadership for the region’s return to peace and productivity.
“When we came in, Kaduna was under siege — plagued by insecurity, fear, and economic stagnation. But we refused to be broken,” Sani said. “From Giwa to Godogodo, Birnin Gwari to Kajuru, Kaduna is no longer defined by fear.”
The Governor highlighted the remarkable progress recorded under his administration with federal support, including the reopening of 535 schools previously shut down due to terrorist threats, the reclaiming of over 500,000 hectares of abandoned farmland, and a surge in agricultural exports.
“We are exporting livestock from Birnin Gwari to Lagos daily — something unthinkable a year ago,” he declared.
Sani also listed significant achievements in education and infrastructure, noting:
“In just two years, we have built 62 new secondary schools, upgraded 1,049 classrooms, and constructed 79 roads covering 780 kilometres. We’ve slashed tuition fees in our tertiary institutions by 50 percent.”
The Governor unveiled additional projects commissioned by the President, including the 300-bed Specialist Hospital (Bola Ahmed Tinubu Specialist Hospital),
100 Compressed Natural Gas (CNG)-powered buses, offered free to students, workers, and pensioners for the first six months,
The Institute of Vocational Training and Skills Development, and
The remodeled Panteka Market, described as “Africa’s largest informal skills hub.”
Sani also credited Tinubu’s backing for the Kaduna Peace Model, a new initiative combining grassroots engagement with security efforts to sustain long-term peace.
“This President has embraced the North, stood with us in our darkest hour, and is now leading us into light. We must never forget. We must back him all the way.”
He pledged to sustain governance reforms and attract more investment into the state while aligning Kaduna’s development with the Federal Government’s Renewed Hope Agenda.
“We are not just building roads and hospitals — we are building a future where every Nigerian child can dream again,” the Governor said.
The high-level event was attended by governors of Lagos, Ogun, Ekiti, Edo, Imo, Kebbi, Jigawa, the Deputy Governor of Sokoto, federal ministers, National Security Adviser Nuhu Ribadu, and other top officials, alongside traditional rulers and residents who turned out in large numbers to welcome the President.
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