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The Story of an Igbo man behind the building of the first private Hospital in Kano. Late Dr. Madueke Ugwunze.

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Jamilu Uba Adamu

Some years ago, (in late 50’s) some big companies and wealthy men formed an organisation in Kano for the purpose of contributing funds to build a second Hospital in Kano to obviate the excruciating congestion at the General Hospital in Kano city, (presently renamed in honor of Former Nigeria head of State Late Gen.Murtala Ramat Muhammad).

The first target of the organization whose name was “Kano Voluntary Hospital Society” was for a £25,00 hospital and clinic. The Society’s Chairman was Prince Alh Ado Sunusi, the then Dan Iyan Kano, and it’s Secretary was Mr. Micheal A. Agbamuche, Barrister-at-Law.

The members Kano Voluntary Hospital Society were 28: Alh. Ado Sunusi,Alh. Haruna Kassim, E.N Grey, J.R. Jones,F.E. Okonkwo, T.U. Akwule, J.B. Egbe, M.A. Agbamuche, Dr. I. S. Audu, Alh. Baba Dan Babangu, H.E. Okena, E.L. Thomas, C. Anueyiagu, J.N.O Ugoji, C.A. Duru, S. Racca, Messrs Abed Brothers, P.A. David, C.A. Jones Okpala, British and French Bank, Bank of the North, U.A.C of Nigeria Ltd, Messrs Irving and Bonnar, M.O. Okoye, Ali Shout and Sons, F.A. Thanni, Alh. Baba Dan Bappa, and A.N. Obiora.

” The aim of the society is to subscribe to and foster the setting up a voluntary and privately supported general clinic and children’s Hospital in Kano.

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“This was thought desirable to augument the over worked Hospitals and clinics of Native Authority and Government in Kano”. It reads in one of handbills distributed to enlighten the members of public.

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There was a wide publicity about the business and intention of the society. But, to the utter surprised of highly interested public at that time the organization failed to actualize it’s intention to build the first private Hospital in Kano.

The Kano Voluntary Hospital Society announced it’s folding up on November 3, 1962, it said that there wasn’t enough response from the public on its appeals for finance. There the the grandiose scheme died.

The failed efforts of the Kano Voluntary Hospital Society was fulfilled by an an Igbo man Late Dr. Madueke Ugwunze.

His Private Hospital Sahara Hospital located in Sabon Gari Area, Kano, was formerly opened on November 30th, 1963 by the late Emir of Kano Alh. Ado Bayero.

Late Dr. Ugwunze worked as medical officer in charge of Kano City General Hospital (present asibitin Murtala) between 1962-1963, earlier he was Medical officer,Yola in 1961, and medical Officer, Makurdi.

An ex-student of the Dennis memorial Grammar School, Onitsha. He studied at the University of Bristol in 1952 and University College Hospital, Ibadan where he served his housemanship both in medicine and surgery in 1960.

In those days his clients in Kano, include large number of leading firms that comprise’s: Nigerian Airways, Bank of the North, U.T.C, S.C.O.A. United Bank For Africa, H.W. Romain and Sons, Yorkshire Insurance company, Steel Construction Limited and more.

So, whenever you spot private hospital building or signboard in Kano, remember Dr. Ugwunze, he is the pioneer.

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Bayero University Promotes Seven Communication Scholars to Professors

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Bayero University, Kano (BUK) has promoted seven distinguished communication scholars to the ranks of Professors and Associate Professors. The promotions were approved by the Governing Council of the university in recognition of their hard work and immense contributions to the field of Communication and Media Studies.

Among those promoted to the rank of Professor are Dr. Nura Ibrahim and Dr. Hadiza Ibrahim. Their dedication and scholarly excellence have earned them this prestigious title, acknowledging their impact on academic research and teaching in the field.

Additionally, the university has promoted five scholars to the rank of Associate Professor. These include Dr. Ruqayyah Aliyu Yusuf, affectionately referred to as “Academic Mummy” by her students and colleagues, Dr. Sule Yau Sule, Dr. Hassan Yau, and Dr. Ibrahim Siraj Adhama. Each of these individuals has demonstrated exceptional commitment to advancing communication studies and mentoring the next generation of scholars.

The promotions reflect Bayero University’s commitment to fostering academic excellence and supporting the professional growth of its faculty members. The newly promoted professors and associate professors are expected to continue their valuable contributions to research, teaching, and community service, further enhancing the university’s reputation as a leading institution for higher education in Nigeria.

The university community has warmly congratulated the promoted scholars, celebrating their achievements and looking forward to their continued success in their respective academic pursuits.

 

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ICPC Arrests NSCDC Deputy Commandant and Former Navy Admiral Over Alleged N3 Billion Fraud

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The Independent Corrupt Practices and Other Related Offences Commission (ICPC) has arrested Adam Imam Yusuf, a Deputy Commandant of the Nigerian Security and Civil Defence Corps (NSCDC) in Kogi State, over the alleged diversion of more than N3 billion.

Yusuf, who was at large until now, was taken into custody from his residence in Gwagwalada, Abuja, and is set to face prosecution.
ICPC investigations revealed that former Chief of Naval Staff, Vice Admiral Usman Jibrin (rtd.), allegedly orchestrated the fraud through Yusuf and former Brigadier General Ishaya Bauka Gangum (rtd.).

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The alleged scheme reportedly involved the diversion of public funds using 92 fictitious companies that were not registered with the Corporate Affairs Commission (CAC).

An investigation by the ICPC traced these funds to Lahab Integrated, Gate Coast Properties, and other affiliated companies, leading to the acquisition of over 18 properties, including filling stations.

Four of these properties have been forfeited to the government so far, while legal proceedings continue over the remaining assets.

The ICPC is also intensifying efforts to apprehend other suspects at large.

 

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Project Monitoring Tour: MPPPM&E Advances Projects Oversight

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As the state watchdog for public procurements and projects, Thursday, 6th February, 2025 the Ministry for Public Procurement Project Monitoring and Evaluation, Kano forged ahead with the project monitoring tour.

The Honorable Commissioner Comrade Nura Ma’aji Sumaila yesterday visited 5 local governments and inspected 12 number projects.

The tour started with Tofa local government, whereby the Honorable Commissioner inspected renovation of classroom blocks in Lambu Bakin Titi Primary School and construction of Kwankwasiyya Gida-Gida Blocks of 4 Classrooms at Yalwa Karama Primary School.

In Bagwai local government, the Honorable Commissioner inspected 5 kilometer road, construction of Standard Magistrate Court, classroom blocks in Bagwai Model primary school and Kwankwasiyya Gida-Gida Blocks at Umbawan Liman primary school.

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Nura Ma’aji Sumaila in Shanono started with inspection of 5 kilometer road, then proceeded to Central Primary School, Shanono

In Gwarzo local government, the tour monitored Farm Mechanization Institute, Hawan Gamji to Kara Sabon Layi 13.2 kilometer road, Zango Primary School and Classroom block at Upper Basics Government Secondary School Shehu Abdulwahab

In Umbawan Liman village, Malam Muhammad, the Chief Imam welcomed the Honorable Commissioner, praised the administration of His Excellency Engr Abba Kabir Yusuf, Executive Governor of Kano State who made their dreams on education came true.

Malam Muhammad said that the village before has no a single block, the children were taken lessons in an open place until the intervention of this administration. He then appealed to the Honorable Commissioner to extend their demands for accessible roads to His Excellency Engr Abba Kabir Yusuf

Addressing the press during the tour, the Honorable Commissioner expressed satisfaction with the level and quality of projects he inspected especially the block of classrooms. He urged other contractors to emulate from the project of Umbawan Liman primary school as Kano State government will not in any way accept poor quality and shoddy work.

The Ministry for Public Procurement Project Monitoring and Evaluation, Kano serves a watchdog for the state public projects that oversees project completion in accordance with set out plans, timeframe as well as other monitoring processes meat to ensure aims are attained in accordance with rules and regulations.

 

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