Zamfara State Government to Rehabilitate Vice-Chancellor’s Lodge and Medical Facilities at Ahmadu Bello University

Following a pledge by His Excellency, Dr. Dauda Lawal, the Executive Governor of Zamfara State, the state government has officially moved to renovate key infrastructure at Ahmadu Bello University (ABU), Zaria.

On Thursday, December 25, 2025, the Special Assistant on Domestic Affairs to the Governor, Shamsuddeen Ibrahim, conducted an assessment tour of the university’s dilapidated Vice-Chancellor’s Lodge and the University Sickbay to prepare for immediate intervention.

The Vice-Chancellor, Professor Adamu Ahmed, led the government delegation through the Vice-Chancellor’s Lodge at Site I, Samaru Campus, followed by an extensive tour of the University Sickbay. Accompanying the Vice-Chancellor were Arc. Mukhtar H. Mohammed, Director of Physical Planning and Municipal Services, and Prof. Olayinka Okubanjo, Provost of the Postgraduate College.

At the Sickbay, Deputy Director of University Health Services, Dr. Alex Otu, detailed the urgent need for rehabilitation across several units, including the operating theatre, emergency room, dental section, and the National Health Insurance Scheme (NHIS) unit. Dr. Otu noted that the ABU Sickbay currently manages the highest number of NHIS clients in Nigeria, highlighting the facility's critical role in the community.

Upon concluding the inspection, Shamsuddeen Ibrahim expressed concern over the extent of the deterioration. He confirmed that a technical team will be deployed to the sites in early January 2026 to finalize assessments and formally take over the project for rehabilitation.

This intervention stems from a recent meeting in Gusau, where the ABU management team visited Governor Dauda Lawal. The Governor reaffirmed his commitment to supporting the institution's infrastructure, emphasizing the importance of maintaining Ahmadu Bello University’s legacy as a premier center for learning and healthcare.