Bauchi: The Nigeria Customs Service (NCS), in partnership with the Abdul Samad Rabiu (ASR) Africa Foundation, has unveiled a 60‑bed reference hospital in Bauchi, a modern facility designed to boost healthcare delivery for personnel and surrounding communities.
Comptroller General Bashir Adeniyi said the project reflects the power of institutional collaboration and private‑sector partnership in driving sustainable national development.
He said the hospital demonstrates how institutional collaboration and private-sector partnerships can drive sustainable national development.
Enhancing access to quality healthcare, he noted, will help personnel secure borders, facilitate trade, and protect Nigeria’s economic interests.
He said the facility had modern equipment. It meets professional healthcare standards and improves service delivery.
The customs boss reaffirmed commitment to personnel welfare and community development.
After the initiative was introduced, Governor Bala Mohammed commended the gesture, describing it as a major step towards improving the state’s health indices.
Represented by Aminu Hammayo, Secretary to the State Government, Mohammed said the state government had increased budgetary allocation to the health sector. He noted that 3,000 health workers were recruited. The government also expanded the health insurance scheme and reinvigorated health training institutions and the drug supply system.
Dr Ubon Udoh, the foundation’s Managing Director, said the intervention aligned with the foundation’s vision. This vision aims to foster sustainable development through partnerships in health, education and social services.
He said the foundation provided funding to projects across Nigeria and Africa.
“The hospital evolved from a small clinic concept into a regional reference facility through collaboration with the Nigeria Customs Service.”
