Birnin-Kudu, Feb. 9, 2026
Chairman, Birnin-Kudu local government area of Jigawa state, Bld Uba Muhammed, has warned health workers in the area against lateness and absenteeism to their work places.
He gave the warning at an event to honour him for supporting 210 volunteer health personnel under the BKD Health scheme, to complement Jigawa state government’s effort.
According to the chairman, most health facilities in the area were not fully functional due to lack of health personnel, but with the engagement of the volunteers, they were posted to the various centres.
Mr Muhammad, also warned the staff against negligence and dereliction of duty, noting that the best to recognise his support is through upholding the integrity of their service to humanity.
He explained that there were reports of some of health workers abandoning their jobs at some points.
He appealed to them to instill in themselves the fear of God and pity the patients they are working for.
The Chairman further revealed that their effort might attract increment of allowances and more benefits.
He however, urged residents of the area, to register and join the APC, stressing that more empowerment is under way.
In his welcome address, one of the beneficiaries of the BKD Health scheme, Mr Mujitaba Ibrahim, commended the Chairman for providing them with job opportunities.
He explained that their volunteer service has paid off as it has saved them from drug abuse and other social vices.
Ibrahim noted that the financial support given to them by the local government is commendable, as 8t helps them to sustain themselves.
Another beneficiary, Mr Nasiru Sanusi, in his speech, explained that the employees of the scheme were on casual engagement before being supported by the LG chairman.
He applauded the LG Boss for engaging them and supporting them to serve humanity through the LG.
Alh. Inuwa Maigari, representative of the NUT who attended the function, also commended the chairman for recognising the efforts of the volunteers.
He expressed that residents of the local government are witnessing the reawakening of an old warrior, due to the commitment of the LG Boss to develop every sector.
Maigari advised youths in the area, to ensure they register for to join the All Progressives Congress (APC), to support the chairman.
Some of the beneficiaries of the BKD Health in their testimonies, said the project was life changing.
Sulaiman Yusuf, one of them, revealed that he was volunteer who enjoys the support of the chairman.
Aisha Ismail Abubakar, another beneficiary, also revealed that she was volunteering for four years before the coming of the LG boss into office.
She explained that the upgrade had impacted on her and boosted her income.
Another one, Ummusalama Abdullahi also commended the LG Boss, noting that th3 engagement has given her an opportunity to support her family instead of being a burden.
The BKD Health team then presented an award of honour to recognise the support of the chairman.
