The Kano State Government has indicated its willingness to consider Sudan’s request for the temporary use of Nasarawa Hospital as the teaching hospital for El-Razi University and the allocation of land for the construction of a Sudanese hospital and community office in the state.
Deputy Governor Murtala Sule Garo gave the assurance on behalf of Governor Abba Kabir Yusuf while receiving the Sudanese Ambassador to Nigeria, Sheikh Mohammed Abdelaal Haroon, during a courtesy visit to Kano.
Garo said the request for the temporary use of Nasarawa Hospital would be forwarded to Governor Yusuf for consideration after obtaining the necessary professional advice, while the proposal for land allocation would also receive due attention.
“The request for the temporary use of Nasarawa Hospital will be presented to His Excellency, the Governor, for consideration, while the request for land to establish a Sudanese hospital and community office in Kano will also receive the necessary attention,” he said.
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The deputy governor also conveyed Governor Yusuf’s condolences to the government and people of Sudan over the ongoing conflict in the country, describing the humanitarian situation as tragic and praying for the restoration of lasting peace, stability and national unity.
He said Kano and Sudan share centuries-old historical ties rooted in religion, commerce, education and culture, adding that the state remained committed to strengthening bilateral cooperation in healthcare, education, agriculture, trade and cultural exchange.
Garo commended Ambassador Haroon for visiting Kano to engage with Sudanese nationals residing in the state, describing the visit as a demonstration of the embassy’s commitment to the welfare of its citizens.
He also appreciated the Sudanese government for awarding 15 scholarships to students from Kano and expressed optimism that the number would increase when peace returns to Sudan.
Earlier, Ambassador Haroon described the relationship between Nigeria and Sudan as longstanding and mutually beneficial, with Kano occupying a strategic position in the partnership.
He lamented the humanitarian consequences of the conflict in Sudan, saying it had resulted in loss of lives, displacement of thousands of people and widespread destruction of property.
The ambassador appealed to the Kano State Government to approve the temporary use of Nasarawa Hospital by El-Razi University and allocate land for the construction of a Sudanese hospital and community office.
He said the proposed projects would deepen cooperation between Sudan and Kano, particularly in healthcare and education, while strengthening the longstanding relationship between the two sides.
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