Foundation Constructs 30 Beds Capacity Hospital Worth N500m for Customs in Bauchi
By Idris Ayinde
The Abdul Samad Rabiu Initiative (ASR Africa) has commenced the construction of a 30 beds capacity ultra modern hospital for the Nigeria Customs Service (NCS) in Bauchi state under its security sector support grant.
Speaking during the inauguration of the construction in Bauchi on Monday, the Managing Director ASR initiative for Africa, Dr Ubon Udoh, said that the state-of-the-art medical edifice is valued at N500 million with all the equipment to be brought in.
He explained that the partnership between the Nigeria Customs service and ASR Africa was an example of strategic partnership which would be for the benefit of Nigeria moving forward.
Udoh, who is also the Chief Executive Officer of ASR, reiterated the commitment of the Chairman, ASR Africa and the BUA Group, Abdul Samad Rabiu, in fulfilling the pledges made to the security agencies across Nigeria.
According to him, ASR Africa had engaged all the beneficiaries of the security grant and was on track to ensure the implementation of all projects selected by the armed forces and security agencies in the country.
He appreciated the leadership of the Nigerian Customs Service for partnering with ASR Africa on this project.
“It will be recalled that the Chairman of ASR Africa, Abdul Samad Rabiu on his visit to the immediate past President of Nigeria in December 2022, announced a grant of N10 billion to the Nigerian armed forces and security agencies.
“This grant, part of the Security Sector Support grant, is aimed at providing support for security agencies in the country and the armed forces to effectively and efficiently fulfill their mandate to the Nigerian people.
“Other beneficiaries include the Nigerian Navy, Nigerian Air Force, Nigerian Army, Nigeria Security and Civil Defence Corps (NSCDC), Nigeria Immigration Service, Department of Secret Services (DSS), Nigeria Police, National Drug Law Enforcement Agency (NDLEA) and the Nigerian Correctional Service,” he said.
Also speaking, the Comptroller-General of Customs, Bashir Adeniyi, appreciated ASR and expressed delight to have been the recipient of the project which he said, would enhance the capacity and welfare of the personnel and those of the community they serve.
“We are happy that we have found a reputable partner that has chosen to work with us to deliver a world class 30 beds hospital here in Zone D, Bauchi.
“On behalf of all of us, on behalf of all officers and men, we want to say a very big thank you to ASR initiative for finding us worthy to benefit from the benevolence of the ASR initiative.
“This facility will not only cater for the interest of custom officers and their families, indeed, we are going to dedicate the service of this hospital to all members of the community of Yelwa and Bauchi in general,” he said.
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