Niger Community’s Only Health Centre Falls Into Disrepair

A civic tech organisation has called on the Niger State Government to intervene over the dilapidated condition of the only primary health centre serving more than 4,700 residents in the Anguwa Rimi community in Suleja.

MonITNG, a civic technology platform that tracks public projects and promotes government accountability, said in a post on X on Saturday that the facility’s ceiling is badly damaged, with parts caving in and water stains visible across the walls.

The organisation said the condition of the centre raises serious concerns about the safety, comfort and dignity of both patients and healthcare workers.

“This is Anguwa Rimi, Kwamba Low-Cost, Suleja, Niger State, is home to more than 4,798 residents, yet the community’s only Primary Health Care Centre is in a condition that should concern everyone,” the organisation said.

“The ceiling is badly damaged, with parts of it caving in and exposing the structure above. Water has clearly found its way through the roof, leaving stains across the ceiling and walls. In one of the rooms, a single worn-out bed with a torn mattress is being used for patients.”

It added that “This is where mothers bring their children for immunisation. This is where residents go when they are sick and need basic medical attention. Yet the facility itself appears to be struggling to provide even the most basic environment for healthcare delivery.”

MonITNG noted that the building carries a plaque indicating it had been renovated, raising questions about what work was actually carried out and how much was spent.

“What makes this even more concerning is that the building carries a plaque indicating that it was renovated. If this is the result of a renovation, then residents deserve to know what work was actually carried out and how much was spent,” MonITNG said.

The concerns come as data shows Niger State received approximately N48.37 billion in Federation Account Allocation Committee allocations between January and March 2026.

“The Niger State Government received N48.37 billion in FAAC allocations between January and March 2026 alone. With such significant resources available to the state, communities like Anguwa Rimi should not still be receiving healthcare in facilities in this condition,” the organisation said.

MonITNG questioned why communities such as Anguwa Rimi continue to depend on a facility in such condition despite the resources available to the state.

It called on the state government to disclose details of the reported renovation, including the amount spent and the contractor responsible.

“Niger State Government, please visit this facility, assess its condition and urgently take action. Publish details of the renovation work reportedly carried out, the amount spent and the contractors responsible,” the organisation said.

“Public funds must translate into better services for the people. 4,798 residents should not have to accept this as healthcare in 2026.”

The organisation added that “The people of Anguwa Rimi deserve better.”