By
Babangida Galleon
Adamawa State executive council, in a recent meeting, approved a contract for the supply and installation of 30 kva hybrid solar systems in six cottage hospitals in the state.
This contract aims to provide a reliable power source for sterilizing medical equipment and storing vaccines and medical consumables.
The hospitals set to benefit from this initiative are located in Shelleng, Guyuk, Demsa, Lamurde, Gombi, and Furore local government areas, with a completion period of two months.
The council also approved funds for the construction of two bridges along the Mubi-Mararaban Michika-Maiduguri federal highway.
The Commissioner of Health, Felix Tangwami, emphasized the importance of providing alternate power sources, especially due to the power challenges in the country.
The state government further announced a collaboration with the federal Ministry of Health to launch a program called “Project 10 Million,” which aims to screen Nigerians for high blood pressure and diabetes.
The Commissioner of Works and Energy Development commended Governor Fintiri for approving the construction of the bridges, which have been hindering economic growth in the area.
The council also offered condolences to the families of the victims of a recent motor accident and urged passengers to always board vehicles at approved motor parks.