Education: Kogi Governor signs law establishing CUSTECH Teaching Hospital, Okene

 

The Kogi State Governor, Alhaji Ahmed Usman Ododo, has signed a bill converting the state-of-the-art Reference Hospital, Okene into the Confluence University of Science and Technology (CUSTECH) Teaching Hospital.

This was announced in Lokoja on Tuesday by the State Commissioner for Information and Communications, Mr. Kingsley Fanwo, during a press briefing.

The move aligns with the National Universities Commission’s approval of a full-time Bachelor of Medicine, Bachelor of Surgery (MBBS) program, among other medical courses, at CUSTECH. According to Mr. Fanwo, the step ensures the program begins on a solid foundation.

“This achievement is the result of months of coordinated engagement between the university, the State Ministry of Health, and the State Ministry of Education. We commend the State House of Assembly for passing the bill, which has now been signed into law by Governor Ododo,” Fanwo said.

He emphasized the administration’s prioritization of healthcare, noting that the former Reference Hospital—now the CUSTECH Teaching Hospital—is equipped with world-class medical facilities, some of which are debuting for the first time in Africa.

“With this development, CUSTECH will have cutting-edge medical technology to train outstanding healthcare professionals for Kogi State and beyond,” he added.

Fanwo further highlighted the administration’s commitment to healthcare and education, describing the signing as a significant milestone in the state’s progress. He also expressed gratitude to the State House of Assembly for their collective effort in creating this historic achievement.

With the bill now law, CUSTECH is poised to effectively commence its MBBS program.

Kidney Transplant: 48 year old Kogi indigene, Taiwo Hassan Idris needs N16m to stay alive

 

… Begs For Help, Says I Don’t Want To Die.

48 Year Old Taiwo Hassan Idris, an indigene of Kogi State is begging for financial assistance to enable him undergo a kidney transplant.

Taiwo Hassan Idris needs N16million for kidney transplant, session of plasmapheresis.

Taiwo Hassan Idris hails from Okene LGA has been diagnosed with Chronic Kidney Disease secondary to hypertensive nephropathy.

Taiwo Hassan Idris said he has written several letters to Kogi State Governor, Alhaji Yahaya Bello to please come to his rescue, described the governor as a humane personality with human milk of kindness begs for his assistance.

 

Taiwo, holds a degree in Building Engineering, is married with three children, equally called on well meaning Nigerians to help save his life.

According to a report from ZENITH MEDICAL AND KIDNEY CENTRE,

AN APPROVED INTERVENTIONAL NEPHROLOGY TRAINING CENTRE and in a letter of TO WHOM IT MAY CONCERN reads thus.

PATIENT MEDICAL REPORT FOR FINANCIAL ASSISTANCE RE: TAIWO HASSAN IDRIS/MALE/48YEARS/HOSPITAL NUMBER: 213388

The above named is a known patient of the hospital who has been diagnosed with Chronic Kidney Disease secondary to hypertensive nephropathy.

The best treatment option for his Chronic Kidney Disease in terms of improved quality of life and long term survival is a kidney transplant which involves surgically grafting a kidney from a suitable donor to the patient to restore normal kidney function.

The treatment plan stated above requires substantial funding and the details of the financial implications, which includes the cost of both donor and recipient evaluations and eventual surgery are attached here with the report.

Kindly accord him necessary assistance. Thank you for your understanding and cooperation. Yours faithfully, ZENITH MEDICAL AND

CENTRE

Dr Lateefat Idris For: Consultant Physician/ Nephrologist.

 

Mr. Taiwo begs Nigerians particularly the Kogi State Government, well meaning individuals from the state to help save his life. The appeal became necessary as on a weekly basis, he attends dialysis each costing N54,000. Having spent all he has and the need for a permanent solution is prompting for the kidney transplant.

Below is his account details for assistance.

Account Number: 3100440877, Idris Hassan Taiwo, First Bank Nigeria.

For further details and Information contact: 08036138695, 08035979604.