NAF Commissions New Paediatric Ward, Renovates General Ward in Kano Community Hospital
The Nigerian Air Force (NAF) has commissioned a newly constructed Paediatric Ward and renovated General Ward at the Gwagwarwa Comprehensive Clinic and Maternity Centre in Nassarawa Local Government Area of Kano State.
The project, commissioned on Thursday, October 23, 2025, was executed under the Chief of the Air Staff (CAS), Air Marshal Hasan Bala Abubakar’s Special Intervention Quick Impact Projects (QIP) initiative, aimed at strengthening civil-military relations and improving healthcare delivery in host communities.
The intervention, dedicated in honour of Air Vice Marshal (AVM) Kabir Mukhtar Umar, included furnishing and equipping the new Paediatric Ward as well as rehabilitating the General Ward. The facility now boasts modern amenities such as solar lighting, 20 hospital beds, oxygen concentrators, radiant warmers, pulse oximeters, and resuscitators, all designed to enhance patient care and comfort.
Speaking during the commissioning ceremony, the CAS, represented by the Chief of Civil-Military Relations, AVM Ibikunle Daramola, said the project underscores NAF’s belief that national security is best achieved through cooperation and mutual trust between the military and the people.
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“This initiative reflects our conviction that security and development go hand in hand. Through the Quick Impact Projects, the Nigerian Air Force seeks to promote community development, strengthen the bond with host communities, and support the Federal Government’s Renewed Hope Agenda,” he said.
The Governor of Kano State, Alhaji Abba Kabir Yusuf, represented by Dr Balarabe Ibrahim Gaya, commended NAF for what he described as a people-centred intervention that complements the state government’s ongoing efforts to improve healthcare access and community well-being.
“This project is a clear example of the military’s contribution to sustainable community development. It will go a long way in improving healthcare delivery in this area,” the governor said.
In his remarks, AVM Kabir Mukhtar Umar, in whose honour the project was dedicated, expressed deep appreciation to the Chief of the Air Staff for the gesture, describing the intervention as “a beacon of hope for the people.” He also urged residents to take ownership of the facility and ensure its proper maintenance.
The Nigerian Air Force reaffirmed its unwavering commitment to protecting lives and property through smarter airpower delivery, technology-driven innovation, and partnerships that promote peace and national development.
“Our mission goes beyond defending the skies; it is about protecting lives, empowering communities, and building a secure, prosperous Nigeria,” Air Marshal Abubakar stated.
The commissioning of the Gwagwarwa project adds to NAF’s growing list of Quick Impact Projects across the country, demonstrating its continuous effort to build stronger community ties and contribute meaningfully to national development.
By PRNigeria
