The Governor of Borno State, Babagana Zulum has expressed dismay over the lack of electricity and poor condition at the General Hospital Gwoza town. DailyTrust reports that Governor Zulum was on a one-day working visit and spent a night in the town, which is the headquarters of Gwoaz Local Area of Southern Borno. The Governor was said to be in the habit of paying surprise visits to government institutions in a bid to obtain first-hand account of happenings. He went to the hospital at midnight on Saturday to assess the Hospital.

 “It is unacceptable that a critical healthcare facility like this Gwoza General Hospital is deprived of basic amenities such as electricity. The situation compromises the quality of care provided to patients and hampers the efforts of our dedicated healthcare professionals.

‘’ We are not here to trade blame; we are here to find solutions. Nobody brought to my knowledge the deplorable conditions of this place.

I will exonerate neither myself nor the local government authority. We all have failed to provide what is needed. However, I want to provide what is needed. However, I want to assure you (patients and the rest of the people) that Insha’Allah, we will fix this, we will make the working environment here better than it is now’’ Zulum said.

Governor Zulum ordered immediate commencement of rehabilitation works, which include power restoration at the hospital. He was impressed with the medical staff who despite the poor situation of the General Hospital were on the ground to provide services. He announced reward for all the staff for being dedicated in the face of challenges.