Ganduje
Kano Governor
Kano Cancer
Ganduje
Kano Governor
Kano Cancer Centre Due for Commissioning in
2020
Kano state governor, Dr. Abdullahi Umar Ganduje has announced
that the multibillion Naira Kano Cancer Center at Giginyu, in Kano
metropolis will be ready for commissioning by July 2020.
“Already, the government has advertised for expression of
interest for the procurement of high-tech Oncology, imaging,
emergency and laboratory equipment as well as power facilities,
hospital and office furniture”, the governor stated.
“Professionals are currently assessing the documents and due
process will be followed in the contract award for procurement of
the equipment and facilities”, Gov. Ganduje assured.
He made this known on Sunday afternoon when he inspected the
project site, saying when completed, the facility will serve
several states in Nigeria and even some countries in West
Africa.
The governor said his administration desired to have a cancer
center modeled after a cancer center he visited in Melbourne,
Australia, in terms of size and expertise, in view of the large
number of cancer patients in the country who cannot access quality
medical care.
Describing the quality of work done so far by the project
contractor as exciting, Dr. Ganduje was optimistic that when the
facility becomes fully operational, it would considerably reduce
the number of cancer related deaths in Kano and the whole of
Nigeria.
The Project Manager, Mr. Mario Stella, told the governor that
the foundation plinths, using unique reinforced technology have
almost been completed, while the whole project would be finished by
July 2020, barring unexpected developments.
Mr. Stella assured that as soon as the foundation work is
completed by December, other engineering works on the project would
be expedited.
“This is a unique project. That is why we are working very
diligently everyday to ensure that everything is done according to
the specifications. We have even asked for supply of some of the
equipment for the bunkers because some of them will be installed at
the foundation stage”, he added.
Meanwhile, Gov. Ganduje inspected the on – going construction of
a 52 – bed amenity ward at the adjoining Muhammadu Buhari
Specialist Hospital.
The project, a one storey building which has reached roofing level,
also consist of Nurses quarters, offices, a restaurant and
restrooms, among other facilities.
Inspecting the project site, the state governor, Dr. Abdullahi
Umar Ganduje who was conducted round by the Permanent Secretary of
the state Ministry of Works, Engr. Dahiru Ada’u, noted that the
quality of works was satisfactory, urging the contractor to ensure
completion on schedule.
Ameen K. Yassar
Director General, Media and Public Relations,
Government House, Kano