Governor Ahmadu Umaru Fintiri Tuesday flagged of upgrade and expansion of Fufore cottage hospital.
Governor Umaru Fintiri while speaking at the event said the contract was awarded to Messrs Yaks Solutions at the cost of ₦186,000,000.
He said the work will cover reconstruction and expansion of the male and female wards, surgical wards, redesign and construction of the hospital entrance, physician offices and consulting rooms as well as perimeter fence and gate.
Governor Umaru Fintiri said the project which is expected to be completed in six months will lessen the pressure of referrals on the Specialist Hospital and even the Federal Medical Center, Yola.
Commissioner of Health and Human Services, Professor Abdullahi Isah said the upgrade of the hospital will augment healthcare delivery to the masses and urged the people to give the contractor maximum support.
There were goodwill messages from members representing Fufore Gurin in the State Assembly, Shuaibu Babas, Chief Adviser to the Governor, Joel Hammanjoda Madaki, and Alhaji Sahabo Aliyu Gurin.
