Federal Medical Centre Gusau

01/10/2026

PRESS RELEASE

ZAMFARA GOVERNMENT DONATES DENTAL CHAIR TO FMC GUSAU, STRENGTHENS ORAL HEALTHCARE SERVICES

The Zamfara State Government has donated a modern dental chair to the Federal Medical Centre (FMC), Gusau, in a significant intervention aimed at strengthening dental and oral healthcare services at the Centre.
The donation, made through the Zamfara State Ministry of Health, is expected to enhance the capacity of the Dental Clinic of FMC Gusau to provide efficient, safe and quality oral healthcare services to patients.
The Management of FMC Gusau has expressed profound appreciation to the Executive Governor of Zamfara State, His Excellency, Dr. Dauda Lawal, for the intervention and for his administration's continued commitment to improving healthcare infrastructure and access to quality medical services in the state.
The Centre also commended the Honourable Commissioner for Health, Dr. Nafisa Muhammad Maradun, for her support and leadership in facilitating the donation. Special appreciation was equally extended to the Permanent Secretary, Ministry of Health, Alhaji Rilwanu Musa Zurmi, Permanent Secretary, Cabinet Affairs, Dr Abubakar Mohammed and the Chairman, Hospital Services Management Board, Alhaji Mustapha Marafa, for their roles and support towards strengthening healthcare delivery in Zamfara State.
Speaking on the significance of the donation while receiving the equipment on behalf of the Management of the Centre, the Head of Nursing Services of the Centre, RN Garba M. Kanwa noted that a functional dental chair is an essential piece of equipment for the delivery of modern dental services that provides the appropriate platform for dentists and other oral health professionals to examine diagnose and treat patients safely and efficiently.
The Management of FMC Gusau described the donation as a welcome demonstration of the Zamfara State Government's commitment to healthcare development and a valuable contribution to the Centre's efforts to provide comprehensive healthcare services to the people of Zamfara State and neighbouring communities.
FMC Gusau assured the Zamfara State Government that the donated dental chair would be put to effective and judicious use for the benefit of patients and the wider community.

Signed:
Naziru A. Tukur, PhD, nipr
Public Relations Officer
Federal Medical Centre, Gusau

23/09/2026

INVITATION TO ATTEND HOSPITAL PRESENTATION
TOPIC: MANAGEMENT OF SUSPECTED DIPHTHERIA CASES AND ANTITOXIN CONSTRAINT
Date: Wednesday 30 September 2026

09/09/2026

PRESS RELEASE

DR. BELLO A. MOHAMMED ADMITTED AS FULL MEMBER OF INSTITUTE OF STRATEGIC MANAGEMENT OF NIGERIA

The Institute of Strategic Management of Nigeria (Chartered) (ISMN) has confirmed the full membership of the Medical Director of Federal Medical Centre (FMC) Gusau, Dr. Bello A. Mohammed (MBBS, FWACS), under its Health and Social Development Cluster (HSDC).

The confirmation of his membership marks another professional milestone for Dr. Bello, whose leadership at FMC Gusau since 2019 has been characterised by strategic initiatives, infrastructural expansion, service improvement and efforts to strengthen the hospital’s capacity to deliver quality healthcare to the people of Zamfara State and beyond.

Founded in 2003 and chartered in 2023, the Institute of Strategic Management of Nigeria (Chartered) is Africa’s premier institute for strategy crafting. As a non-governmental, non-profit and independent professional, learning and research organisation, the Institute provides training and professional development in Strategic Management, Leadership, Entrepreneurship, Governance and Digital Innovation.

Dr. Bello’s admission into the Health and Social Development Cluster is particularly significant given the strategic responsibilities associated with managing a tertiary healthcare institution and his established commitment to institutional development.
Under his leadership, FMC Gusau has witnessed notable developments, including the completion of major infrastructure and service projects such as the Paediatric Surgical Ward, Molecular Laboratory, Community Medicine, Health information Management Department, Psychiatric Department, NHIA Complex, House Officers’ Quarters phase II, III & IV, 250-capacity Dr. Anka Mohammed Kabir Auditorium, improved water drainage and internal road infrastructure, among others. The Centre has also witnessed increased manpower and introduced full Electronic Medical Records (EMR) as part of its efforts towards digital transformation and improved healthcare administration.

In addition, ongoing projects under his administration include the New Administrative Block, Emergency and Trauma Unit 100-bed Mother and Baby Care Unit, Female Medical and rehabilitation of the Amenity Ward, while the provision of additional accommodation for doctors has further addressed a long-standing challenge affecting staff welfare and retention.

The membership of the Institute is therefore expected to further expose the Medical Director to contemporary ideas, knowledge and professional networks in strategic management, leadership and governance, which could complement his wealth of experience in healthcare administration.

As the Chief Administrator of FMC Gusau, Dr. Bello is expected to leverage the knowledge and perspectives gained through the Institute’s professional community to further strengthen strategic planning, innovation, institutional governance and sustainable development at the Centre.

The management of FMC Gusau congratulates Dr. Bello A. Mohammed on this professional achievement and expresses confidence that his membership of the Institute will contribute positively to his leadership journey and the continued growth and development of the Centre.

NAZIRU A. TUKUR, PhD, anipr
Information and Public Relations Officer
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02/09/2026

02/09/2026

02/09/2026

Family Medicine Department Undergoes Re-accreditation Exercise at FMC Gusau

The Family Medicine Department of the Federal Medical Centre (FMC), Gusau, has undergone a re-accreditation exercise by the West African College of Physicians (WACP).

The accreditation team was led by Dr Godspower Michael C., with Dr Udofia Oscar and Dr Suleman Abdulfatah as members. The exercise was aimed at assessing the Department for renewal of its accreditation, having previously received full accreditation in 2021.

Speaking during the briefing, the Team Lead described the delegation as “messengers of the West African College” and said they were at FMC Gusau to carry out their professional responsibility. He commended the Centre for the improvements recorded, particularly the clean hospital environment, uninterrupted electricity supply and availability of running water, among other achievements.

In his remarks, the Medical Director of FMC Gusau, Assoc. Prof. Dr Bello A. Mohammed, thanked the team for coming to undertake the exercise and urged them to support the Centre in sustaining and strengthening its home-based specialist training programmes.

The Medical Director noted that home training has significantly contributed to the Centre’s development of specialist manpower, stressing that “in-between ABUTH and UDUTH, FMC Gusau is the hope of patients and accident victims.” He further emphasized that the Centre’s training programmes have continued to help produce specialists who contribute to healthcare delivery in Zamfara State and beyond.

Naziru A Tukur, PhD, (anipr)
Public Relations Officer, FMC Gusau

26/07/2026

FMC GUSAU MD URGES STAFF To APPLY KNOWLEDGE From OXYGEN THERAPY LECTURE

The Medical Director of the Federal Medical Centre (FMC), Gusau, Associate Professor Dr Bello A. Mohammed, has called on staff of the Centre to effectively utilize the knowledge gained from a recent quarterly lecture on oxygen therapy in their day-to-day clinical practice.

Dr Bello made the call during the quarterly lecture organized by the Hospital Presentation Committee of the Centre. He emphasized the importance of continuous professional development and assured staff that his administration would continue to prioritize training and capacity building, noting that the benefits of such lectures are evident in improved service delivery.

He further urged the Hospital Presentation Committee to be more deliberate in selecting competent presenters and relevant topics that address current clinical needs and enhance patient care.

Earlier in his remarks, the Oxygen Focal Person of Zamfara State, Alhaji Isiyaka Sabo Tsafe, commended the Medical Director for his proactive leadership, particularly in ensuring that all wards and units of FMC Gusau are connected with oxygen pipeline systems. He described the achievement as a significant milestone, noting that such a feat is rare in North-Western Nigeria.

Alhaji Tsafe also applauded the Zamfara State Government for the provision of advanced oxygen machinery, stating that the equipment is of a standard previously found only in a private company in the country, making the state government a notable owner of such facilities.

The lecture, titled *“Principles of Oxygen Therapy: Recognizing Oxygen as a Drug for Safe Prescription and Effective Delivery,”* was presented by Dr Ibrahim Jibrila (ND, MBBS, DA, FMCA). The presentation highlighted key aspects of oxygen therapy, including its fundamental principles, proper prescription practices, and the selection of appropriate oxygen delivery devices.

The event attracted top management committee members of the Centre and other distinguished guests, including the Medical Director of Yariman Bakura Specialist Hospital, Gusau, Dr Aminu Muhammad Nahuche; a former Medical Director of FMC Gusau, Dr Anka Mohammed Kabir; the Deputy Provost, College of Health Sciences, Federal University Gusau (FUGUS), Associate Professor Dr Kabir Bello Sada; and an elder statesman of the Centre, Dr Abubakar Ɗanladi, among others.

Naziru A. Tukur, PhD.
Information and Public Relations Officer,
Federal Medical Centre Gusau.

24/07/2026

The Department of Physiotherapy, Federal Medical Centre Gusau, proudly celebrated five outstanding interns at a heartfelt send-forth ceremony. It was a memorable occasion filled with appreciation and well wishes for their future endeavors. The Management was ably represented by Mr. Mustapha Sabi’u Talle and Mr. Abdulrahman Abdullahi.

18/07/2026

FMC GUSAU CALLS FOR INTERNSHIPS APPLICATIONS