NNPC GMD, Mele Kyari

The Nigerian National Petroleum Corporation (NNPC) has commenced the construction of a N21 billion medical facility in Katsina State.

The facility is one of the 12 hospitals which the corporation intends to construct across the six geo-political zones in the country.

According to the Group Managing Director (GMD), Mallam Mele Kyari, who laid the foundation for the multi billion Naira project on Saturday in Kaita, the project is billed to be completed in 18 months.

“The initiative is meant to strengthen the country’s national healthcare delivery facilities in combating the ravaging Covid-19 pandemic.

“Katsina State is among the 12 states selected for this humanitarian project for the fight against COVID-19 and other infectious diseases for generation yet unborn.

“We are doing this kind of project in 12 states in the six geopolitical zones of the country and these projects were practically funded by the Federal Government of Nigeria through the NNPC,” he said.

The project is being executed in collaboration with Total and other Oil and Gas companies operating in the country, and is meant to provide services to patients in the North West zone.

The budget for the hospital covers the construction of the facility, provision of medical facilities, logistics and support to patients.