Writing By Khadijah Aliyu ; Editing By Godwin Duru
Kano State Health Trust Fund (KHETFUND) has conducted a post-funding verification visit to Imam Wali General Hospital, Kano, to confirm the successful installation and functionality of a solar power system across key service areas of the facility.
The solar project, valued at ₦24,667,000, was funded by KHETFUND and released on July 30, 2025, as part of its ongoing commitment to improving healthcare infrastructure and ensuring uninterrupted service delivery in the state.
The installation covers the Labour Room, Accident and Emergency (A&E) Unit, Laboratory, and Pharmacy.
The verification exercise, was led by KHETFUND’s Director of Operations, Dr. Lawan Adamu, who represented the Executive Secretary, Dr. Fatima Usman Zahraddeen.
The team inspected the solar installations to ensure compliance with specifications, functionality, and sustainability standards.
Speaking during the exercise, Dr. Zahraddeen commended the hospital management for effective implementation of the project, emphasizing that uninterrupted electricity supply is vital for quality healthcare delivery.
“Access to constant power supply is essential for efficient service delivery, especially in critical care areas. KHETFUND’s investment in renewable energy aligns with our mission to build resilient and sustainable health facilities across Kano State,”
The Chief Medical Director of Imam Wali General Hospital, represented by the Hospital Secretary, Sani Ado Abdullahi, expressed appreciation to KHETFUND and the Kano State Government under Governor Abba Kabir Yusuf for their continuous support.
He noted that the solar system has improved patient care, minimized power disruptions, and reduced operating costs.
KHETFUND’s post-funding verification exercise forms part of its accountability and sustainability framework, designed to ensure transparency in the utilization of health funds and to confirm that all supported projects deliver the intended results.
With this intervention, KHETFUND reiterated its commitment to achieving accessible, reliable, and sustainable healthcare across Kano State through innovative funding and infrastructure development.
Rel/Khadijah Aliyu
