President of the 9th Senate, Senator Ahmad Lawan has commissioned a new state-of-the-art Intensive Care Unit (ICU) at the Yobe State Specialist Hospital, Gashua.
The ICU which was built by Senator Lawan is the second in Nigeria, with the first situated in Ekiti State.
Senator Lawan, who represents Yobe North Senatorial District, during the commissioning also donated a brand new ambulance to the hospital to enable it to handle emergencies.
Speaking at the event, Senator Lawan said the intensive care unit was built out of his commitment to improving healthcare outcomes, as well as meeting the pressing need for enhanced healthcare services in his senatorial district.
He said, “As a representative of the people of Yobe North Senatorial District, I have witnessed firsthand the pressing need for enhanced healthcare services in our communities.
“The absence of adequate critical care facilities has resulted in countless preventable deaths and immeasurable suffering. The realisation of this ICU today is a significant step towards addressing this challenge.”
He disclosed that the ICU is equipped with the latest medical technology and staffed by highly skilled healthcare professionals.
“It features advanced ventilation systems, patient monitors, and life-saving equipment that will enable us to provide the highest level of care to critically ill patients. From victims of road accidents to those suffering from severe infections, ailments or respiratory distress, this ICU will serve as a source of hope for our people”, Senator Lawan added.
He commended the Governor of Yobe State, Mai Buni, for prioritising healthcare and providing several medical facilities across the state.
