The Adamawa State Government, in collaboration with UNICEF, has commenced the revitalization of six Primary Healthcare Centres (PHCs) across five Local Government Areas (LGAs) of the state.
Dr Suleiman Bashir, Executive Chairman of the Adamawa State Primary Healthcare Development Agency (ADSPHCDA), made the disclosure on Friday during the PHC Revitalization, Kickstarting and Formal Handover of Project Sites in Yola.
Bashir said the project, implemented through ADSPHCDA, aims to reduce maternal and child mortality by improving access to quality primary healthcare services. He noted that the initiative underscores the government’s commitment to strengthening primary healthcare delivery.
According to him, the handover marked the official commencement of rehabilitation works, with further engagements, including physical site visits, planned to ensure effective implementation. He commended UNICEF for its sustained partnership with the state, noting that previous phases of UNICEF-supported projects were executed to high-quality standards.
The State Commissioner for Health and Human Services, Mr Felix Tangwami, assured that contractors would adhere strictly to approved standards and timelines. Tangwami was represented at the event by the Permanent Secretary of the ministry, Mr Zirra Bubanani. He also expressed appreciation to UNICEF for the collaboration, adding that the selected contractors have proven track records in executing similar projects in the state.
Speaking at the event, Dr Nuzhat Rafique, UNICEF’s Chief of Field Office, Bauchi, said the project would focus on rehabilitating service delivery components, including solar power, water supply, and sanitation facilities.
Rafique noted that the six PHCs are located in Fufore, Shelleng, Gombi, Michika, and Mubi North LGAs, with two facilities in Fufore and one in each of the other four LGAs. She added that the rehabilitation works are expected to be completed within three months.
She urged facility heads to promptly hand over the sites to contractors, stressing that the project, funded by the Global Fund, is critical to saving the lives of women and children.
Bello Ibrahim, speaking on behalf of the beneficiary communities, thanked UNICEF and the state government, saying the revitalized facilities would significantly improve healthcare services, particularly for mothers and children.
The event also featured the signing of documents between the state government and UNICEF, as well as the formal handover of project sites to the contractors.
