\u2026Assures Host Communities of Improved Access to Quality Healthcare<\/p>\n
The Comptroller-General of Customs (CGC), Adewale Adeniyi, on Tuesday, February 17, 2026, officially commissioned the Abdul Samad Rabiu\/Nigeria Customs Service Hospital in Bauchi \u2014 a 60-bed healthcare facility constructed and donated by Abdul Samad Rabiu, Chairman of ASR Africa and Founder\/Executive Chairman of BUA Group. <\/p>\n
Delivered through the Abdul Samad Rabiu Africa Initiative, the hospital is designed to expand healthcare access for Customs officers, their families, and host communities across Zone \u2018D\u2019 and neighbouring states. <\/p>\n
Speaking at the commissioning, the CGC described the project as a strategic welfare investment. <\/p>\n
\u201cThis commissioning is a clear statement that the NCS prioritises the health and welfare of its officers,\u201d Adeniyi said. \u201cA modern Service requires not only technology and operational reforms, but also strong social infrastructure that supports those who serve.\u201d <\/p>\n
Dr. Ubon Udoh, Managing Director\/CEO of ASR Africa, emphasised the sustainability focus of the intervention. <\/p>\n
\u201cASR Africa is committed to impact-driven philanthropy. Our partnership with the NCS demonstrates what can be achieved when private sector commitment aligns with institutional reform and clear developmental goals,\u201d he noted. <\/p>\n
Representing the Executive Governor of Bauchi State, Senator Bala Mohammed, the Secretary to the State Government, Aminu Hammayo, hailed the project as a boost to the state\u2019s healthcare ecosystem. <\/p>\n
\u201cThis facility will complement existing public health institutions and improve access to specialised services. It reflects the value of collaboration between government and responsible corporate entities,\u201d Hammayo said. <\/p>\n
The hospital\u2019s commissioning marks the culmination of a phased transformation that began in 2008 with a basic health post at the Zone \u2018D\u2019 Headquarters in Bauchi. It was later upgraded to a clinic, then a medical centre, before a 2023 partnership between the NCS and ASR Africa converted it into a 30-bed hospital, completed in April 2025. <\/p>\n
Following a needs assessment, the CGC approved its expansion into a healthcare facility with selected tertiary services. <\/p>\n
The hospital now houses seven clinical departments \u2014 Nursing Services, Obstetrics and Gynaecology, Pediatrics, Surgery, Internal Medicine, Pharmacy, and Medical Laboratory \u2014 alongside Administrative and Health Information Management units, as well as Dental, Radiology, and Nutrition services. <\/p>\n
It is projected to manage up to 300 patients per month in its first year. Long-term expansion plans include advanced diagnostics such as CT scans and MRI, as well as specialised surgical procedures, positioning the facility as a referral centre for the North-East and parts of North-Central Nigeria. <\/p>\n
Earlier in the day, the CGC paid a courtesy visit to the Emir of Bauchi, Rilwanu Sulaimanu Adamu, where discussions focused on community partnership and development. Commending the initiative, the Emir said: <\/p>\n
\u201cThe expansion of this hospital strengthens both institutional service delivery and community wellbeing. It is an example of responsible leadership.\u201d<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"
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