The Yobe State Commissioner for Information, Hon. Abdullahi Bego, has unveiled a comprehensive kidney care initiative introduced by His Excellency, Governor Mai Mala Buni, aimed at tackling the rising cases of kidney-related diseases across the state.
Bego made the announcement during the Progressive Governors’ Forum (PGF) Commissioners of Information Quarterly Strategy Summit, held in Maiduguri, Borno State, from October 14 to 16, 2025.
According to him, the initiative builds on the free kidney dialysis program first introduced by former Governor Ibrahim Geidam, which has now been sustained and expanded under Governor Buni’s administration.
As part of the new effort, Governor Buni has supported the establishment of a Biomedical Research and Training Centre (Bio-RTC) at Yobe State University, which is currently conducting a statewide study to determine the causes and prevalence of kidney diseases—especially in the northern parts of the state, including Bade, Jakusko, Yusufari, and Yunusari.
“The government is determined to understand the root causes of this recurring health challenge and to find a lasting, scientific solution that will save lives,” Bego stated.
He further disclosed that Governor Buni plans to establish a specialized Kidney Care Hospital in Gashua, to provide advanced renal treatment and dialysis services closer to the people of northern Yobe.
Bego described the initiative as a reflection of the governor’s compassion and commitment to citizens’ welfare, noting that the ongoing free dialysis services at the Yobe State University Teaching Hospital in Damaturu have already provided immense relief to many patients.
“The governor’s vision is to ensure that no Yobe citizen suffers or dies due to lack of access to kidney care,” Bego emphasized.
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