ASR-NCS Hospital, J4PD Partner to Advance Public Health in Bauchi
Author: Titus Omajali.
The Abdul Samad Rabiu Nigeria Customs Service (ASR-NCS) Hospital, Bauchi, has reaffirmed its commitment to strengthening collaboration with the Journalists for Public Health and Development Initiative (J4PD) to advance public health and community development in Bauchi State and the wider North-East region.
The commitment was made on 3 June 2026 during a courtesy visit by members of the J4PD to the Zonal Medical Officer, Zone ‘D’, and Chief Medical Director (CMD) of the ASR-NCS Hospital, Deputy Comptroller of Customs (DC) Dr. Sunusi Garba.
Leading the delegation, Executive Director of J4PD, Elizabeth Kah, said the visit was aimed at establishing a strategic partnership with the hospital in promoting public health initiatives. She commended the Comptroller-General of Customs, Adewale Adeniyi, for facilitating the establishment of the 60-bed ultra-modern healthcare facility located in Yelwan Tudu, Bauchi State.
According to her, the hospital has improved access to efficient, effective, and affordable healthcare services for officers and men of the NCS as well as members of the public. She stressed that public health remains a critical pillar of societal development and deserves greater attention from stakeholders.
Also speaking, Chairman of the Bauchi State Council of the Nigeria Union of Journalists, Comrade Umar Saidu, lauded the NCS for establishing the hospital in the North-East region to address critical healthcare challenges. He pledged the union’s support for community outreach programmes, particularly initiatives aimed at providing free healthcare services to host communities.
In his remarks, DC Garba welcomed the delegation and underscored the importance of collaboration in addressing healthcare gaps across the North-East and North-Central regions of the country.
“We appreciate this visit and the interest shown by J4PD in partnering with us. Collaboration among stakeholders is essential to bridging healthcare gaps and improving access to quality healthcare services across the North-East and North-Central regions of Nigeria,” he said.
Dr. Garba explained that the hospital was established through a partnership between the ASR Africa Initiative and the NCS under the leadership of the Comptroller-General of Customs.
He disclosed that since its commissioning on February 17, 2026, the hospital has provided medical care to 575 patients, conducted 410 laboratory tests, recorded 150 admissions, and successfully carried out 15 minor surgeries and one major surgery.
“These figures reflect our commitment to delivering quality healthcare services to both Customs personnel and members of the public. We remain ready to collaborate with organisations such as J4PD in future outreach programmes that will further improve health outcomes in our communities,” Dr. Garba stated.
The CMD further expressed appreciation to the Comptroller-General of Customs for his continued support towards the development of the facility.
“I also wish to express our profound appreciation to the Comptroller-General of Customs for his unwavering support and commitment to the growth and development of this hospital,” he added.
