By Auwal Ahmad Umar

Borno elder statesman, Dr. Mohammed Kyari Dikwa and the Founder and President of Al-Ansar Foundation has commended Borno State Governor, Professor Babagana Umara Zulum, for investments in healthcare and education, describing the commissioning of the 400-bed Kashim Ibrahim University Teaching Hospital and other educational facilities as significant milestones in the state’s rebuilding efforts.

Dr Mohammed Kyari Dikwa stated this in a congratulatory letter to the governor, made available to Northeast Star Magazine in Abuja.

He said the hospital would strengthen access to specialist healthcare, improve medical education and help address the shortage of qualified health professionals in Borno State and the wider Northeast.

“The successful completion and commissioning of the magnificent 400-bed Kashim Ibrahim University Teaching Hospital, alongside other landmark educational projects, represents an extraordinary achievement that will undoubtedly remain one of the most enduring legacies of your administration,” Dr Dikwa said.

The letter was addressed to Governor Zulum at the Government House in Maiduguri.

According to Dr Dikwa, the hospital is equipped with diagnostic facilities, 13 specialist departments, a medical college complex, student accommodation and staff housing.

He said the facilities would improve healthcare delivery and reduce the need for residents to travel outside Borno State to access specialised medical treatment.

“Of particular significance is the potential of this remarkable institution to substantially reduce medical tourism, improve access to specialised healthcare, strengthen medical education and address the shortage of qualified healthcare professionals across Borno State, the North-East and neighbouring countries within the Lake Chad region,” he said.

Dr Dikwa, who is also the founder of Al-Ansar University, Maiduguri, said the teaching hospital could create opportunities for medical training, research and collaboration among healthcare institutions.

He described the project as an investment in human welfare, saying its benefits would extend beyond healthcare infrastructure to include improved access to quality treatment and the development of skilled medical personnel.

The foundation also commended the governor for the commissioning of the Yerwa Practice Mega Primary School and other educational facilities designed to support orphans and vulnerable children.

Dr Dikwa said the initiatives reflected the state government’s commitment to human capital development, social inclusion and providing opportunities for disadvantaged members of society.

He praised the governor’s efforts to translate development plans into tangible projects despite the challenges confronting Borno State.

“What makes your leadership truly exceptional is your ability to transform vision into reality, promises into tangible achievements, and public resources into institutions that directly improve the lives of ordinary citizens,” he said.

He added that the projects were laying the foundation for a more prosperous, educated, healthy and self-reliant Borno State.

The foundation’s president said the administration’s investments in healthcare and education would serve both present and future generations.

He also prayed for Allah to reward the governor for his contributions to the state, grant him good health and wisdom, and enable him to achieve more during his remaining tenure.

“May He bless your remaining tenure with even greater accomplishments, preserve your honour and dignity, and make your legacy a source of lasting benefit to the people of Borno State and humanity at large,” Dr Dikwa said.

He concluded by expressing the foundation’s appreciation for the governor’s efforts towards the rebuilding and transformation of the state.