By Mustapha Salisu
In an effort to provide adequate medical care to its pilgrims, the Kano State Government has established temporary clinics in Makkah, Saudi Arabia.
The clinics, which are aimed at complementing the National Hajj Commission of Nigeria (NAHCON) clinic, will provide required medical attention to the state’s pilgrims.
The State Amirul Hajj and Deputy Governor of Kano State, Comrade Aminu Abdussalam Gwarzo, is scheduled to visit the temporary clinic immediately upon his arrival from Madinah to assess the level of commitment of the state pilgrim board to the pilgrims.
Ibrahim Garba Shuaibu, The Head of Media Team for Kano State Pilgrims and also the Deputy Governor’s Spokesperson, disclosed this in a statement circulated to newsmen on Sunday in Kano.
According Ibrahim, he said the Coordinator of Health Matters for the State Pilgrims Board, Hajiya Binta Yusuf revealed approval has been given for the temporary clinics, which will operate in House Number 5 in Makkah.
“NAHCON officials have visited the site and given their approval for the clinic to operate” She noted.
Binta noted that, recall, Governor Abba Kabir Yusuf had earlier sponsored a team of 11 health professionals, led by Professor Sheshe, to provide medical care to the state’s intending pilgrims.
Adding that establishment of the temporary clinics is a further demonstration of the state government’s commitment to the welfare of its citizens.
