Infrastructure Initiatives
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Renewed Hope Solarization Project at Aminu Kano Teaching Hospital (AKTH):
A 7 MW solar power plant (approx. ₦12 billion) established at AKTH, flagged off Sept 2025 and currently being installed (ongoing).
- Ensures uninterrupted power for critical medical services (recent power outages at AKTH underscore its importance).
- AKTH Accident & Emergency Complex Upgrade: Facilitated construction of a new five-storey Accident & Emergency & Trauma Center at AKTH (ongoing).
- ₦26 billion 2025 Budget Allocation for AKTH: Covers new A&E, stroke center, radiology, and family medicine units.
- Road Improvements in Bichi: Asphalting and rehabilitation of major roads in Bichi Federal Constituency (ongoing). For example, a recent review noted major constituency roads under upgrade.
- Federal University Solar Projects: Advocated federal solarization of campuses: FG set aside ₦300 billion in 2025 for solar power in teaching hospitals/universities. AKTH will get ~6–7 MW, BUK 5–6 MW, and other Kano hospitals also solarized (scheduled).