The Northern Christian Youth Professionals, NCYP, has appealed to President Bola Tinubu, Governor Uba Sani of Kaduna State, the National and State Assemblies, traditional rulers, and religious leaders, to revisit and reconsider the allocation of four new federal institutions to Zaria alone.
The group’s chairman, Isaac Abrak, in a statement, said, its request is to ensure the equitable distribution and balanced development and ensure that no part of Kaduna State is left behind.
The group lamented the establishment of four federal institutions namely; Federal College of Nursing and Midwifery, Federal College of Education, Federal Open University and Federal College of Legal Studies to a single town that already boasts 12 federal institutions.
The group said, “The Northern Christian Youth Professionals, NCYP, calls on the Federal Government, under the leadership of President Bola Ahmed Tinubu, to urgently prioritize the establishment of a Federal Medical Center, FMC, in Southern Kaduna. This crucial initiative will not only save countless lives but also significantly enhance healthcare delivery across the region.”
Abrak said that Southern Kaduna has every justification for hosting a Federal Medical Center, stressing that the region comprises 12 out of the 23 Local Government Areas, LGAs, in Kaduna State, spanning parts of Zone 2 and the entire Zone 3.
“It occupies 57% of Kaduna State’s landmass and accounts for 52.1% of the population, yet it has only one federal institution: the Federal School of Statistics in Manchok.
“Currently, individuals with severe medical conditions in Southern Kaduna face immense challenges travelling for about 300 Kilometers to access better healthcare services at the University of Jos Teaching Hospital or the Ahmadu Bello University Teaching Hospital in Shika, Zaria.
“The establishment of an FMC in Southern Kaduna will address this critical gap by providing advanced medical care closer to the people. Furthermore, it will bolster the efficiency of existing public hospitals in the region, attract health professionals, and improve overall healthcare delivery.”
He also expressed appreciation to President Bola Ahmed Tinubu for consenting to the establishment of the Federal University in Southern Kaduna, specifically the Federal University of Applied Sciences Kachia via a bill sponsored by Senator Marshal Katung, the Senator representing Kaduna South.
The chairman stated that the decision is a significant step toward advancing education in a region known for its strong base of educators and academics.
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