CGC Adeniyi Inaugurates ASR-Donated Customs Hospital in Bauchi

The Comptroller-General of Customs, Adewale Adeniyi, on Tuesday, 17 February 2026, officially inaugurated the Abdul Samad Rabiu-Nigeria Customs Service Hospital at Zone D Headquarters, Bauchi.

The 60-bed secondary healthcare facility was constructed and donated by the Chairman of ASR Africa and Founder/Executive Chairman of BUA Group, Abdul Samad Rabiu.

Delivered through the Abdul Samad Rabiu Africa Initiative, the hospital is expected to significantly expand healthcare access for Customs officers, their families and host communities across Zone ‘D’ and neighbouring states.

Speaking at the inauguration, the CGC described the project as a strategic welfare investment which reflects the Service’s commitment to strengthening institutional capacity through improved personnel wellbeing.

“This commissioning is a clear statement that the NCS prioritises the health and welfare of its officers,” he stated. “A modern Service requires not only technology and operational reforms, but also strong social infrastructure that supports those who serve.”

In his remarks, the Managing Director/CEO of ASR Africa, Dr Ubon Udoh, emphasised the intervention’s sustainability focus, stating “ASR Africa is committed to impact-driven philanthropy.

“Our partnership with the NCS demonstrates what can be achieved when private sector commitment aligns with institutional reform and clear developmental goals”.

The Executive Governor of Bauchi State, Senator Bala Mohammed, represented by the the Secretary to the State Government, Aminu Hammayo, described the inauguration as a boost to the State’s healthcare ecosystem. “This facility will complement existing public health institutions and improve access to specialised services. It reflects the value of collaboration between government and responsible corporate entities,” he said.

The inauguration marks the culmination of a phased transformation that began in 2008 with the establishment of a basic health post at the Zone ‘D’ Headquarters, Bauchi.

It was subsequently upgraded to a clinic, and later a medical centre, before a 2023 partnership between the NCS and ASR Africa converted it into a 30-bed hospital, completed in April 2025.

Following  assessment, the CGC approved the remodelling and expansion of the facility into a 60-bed secondary healthcare facility with selected tertiary services.

Now equipped with seven clinical departments including-Nursing Services, Obstetrics and Gynaecology, Pediatrics, Surgery, Internal Medicine, Pharmacy and Medical Laboratory, Administrative and Health Information Management Units, Dental, Radiology and Nutrition units.

The hospital is projected to manage up to 300 patients per month during its first operational year.

According to the Agency, Long-term expansion plans include advanced diagnostics such as CT scans and MRI, as well as specialised surgical procedures, positioning the facility as a referral centre across the North-East and parts of North-Central Nigeria.

However, the Comptroller-General earlier paid a courtesy visit to the Emir of Bauchi, Rilwanu Sulaimanu Adamu, where discussions centered on community partnership and development.

The Emir commended the Service for investing in healthcare infrastructure within the state, noting, “The expansion of this hospital strengthens both institutional service delivery and community wellbeing. It is an example of responsible leadership.”