Customs Hospital, J4PD Partner to Boost Public Health in Bauchi
The Abdul Samad Rabiu-Nigeria Customs Service (ASR-NCS) Hospital in Bauchi has reaffirmed its commitment to partnering with the Journalists for Public Health and Development Initiative (J4PD) to promote public health and community development across Bauchi State and the North-East region.
The commitment was made during a courtesy visit by a delegation from J4PD to the Zonal Medical Officer, Zone D, and Chief Medical Director (CMD) of the hospital, Deputy Comptroller of Customs (DC) Dr. Sunusi Garba.
Speaking during the visit, Executive Director of J4PD, Elizabeth Kah, said the organisation sought to establish a strategic partnership with the hospital to advance public health initiatives and improve healthcare delivery in the region.
She commended the Comptroller-General of Customs, Adewale Adeniyi, for facilitating the establishment of the 60-bed ultra-modern healthcare facility located in Yelwan Tudu, Bauchi State.
According to Kah, the hospital has significantly enhanced access to efficient, effective and affordable healthcare services for both personnel of the Nigeria Customs Service (NCS) and members of the public.
She stressed that public health remains a critical component of societal development and called for greater collaboration among stakeholders to address healthcare challenges.
Also speaking, Chairman of the Bauchi State Council of the Nigeria Union of Journalists (NUJ), Comrade Umar Saidu, praised the NCS for establishing the healthcare facility in the North-East, noting that it would help address critical healthcare needs in the region.
Saidu pledged the support of the NUJ for community outreach programmes, particularly initiatives aimed at providing free healthcare services to host communities.
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In his response, Dr. Garba welcomed the delegation and underscored the importance of partnerships in improving healthcare access and outcomes.
He said collaboration among stakeholders was essential to bridging healthcare gaps across the North-East and North-Central regions of the country.
“We appreciate this visit and the interest shown by J4PD in partnering with us. Collaboration among stakeholders is essential to bridging healthcare gaps and improving access to quality healthcare services across the North-East and North-Central regions of Nigeria,” he said.
The CMD explained that the hospital was established through a partnership between the ASR Africa Initiative and the Nigeria Customs Service under the leadership of the Comptroller-General of Customs.
Providing an update on the facility’s operations, Dr. Garba disclosed that since its commissioning on February 17, 2026, the hospital had attended to 575 patients, conducted 410 laboratory tests, recorded 150 admissions, and successfully performed 15 minor surgeries and one major surgery.
“These figures reflect our commitment to delivering quality healthcare services to both Customs personnel and members of the public. We remain ready to collaborate with organisations such as J4PD in future outreach programmes that will further improve health outcomes in our communities,” he said.
Dr. Garba also expressed appreciation to the Comptroller-General of Customs for his continued support towards the growth and development of the hospital.
“I also wish to express our profound appreciation to the Comptroller-General of Customs for his unwavering support and commitment to the growth and development of this hospital,” he added.
The visit is expected to pave the way for future joint health advocacy campaigns, community outreach programmes and other initiatives aimed at improving public health outcomes in Bauchi State and beyond.
By PRNigeria
