Healthcare Turnaround in Potiskum: Why Hon. Salisu Muktari’s Record Is Shaping the 2026 Debate
Potiskum LGA Eyes@muhammadnuraibrahim848393
18 days ago
As political momentum builds ahead of the June 6, 2026, local government elections, the conversation in Potiskum is increasingly revolving around performance—and in the area of healthcare, the record of the executive chairman, Hon. Salisu Muktari, is taking center stage.
This is a reminder grounded in facts: the steady transformation of primary healthcare across the local government has not been accidental. It reflects a deliberate, people-focused leadership that aligns closely with the healthcare vision of Governor Mai Mala Buni to deliver accessible and affordable medical services to all.
Across Potiskum, Primary Healthcare Centers (PHCs) are experiencing renewed attention. From the consistent supply of essential drugs to the provision of modern equipment, financial interventions, and infrastructure upgrades, the sector has witnessed improvements that are both visible and impactful.
What stands out, however, is not just the investment but the leadership style behind it. Hon. Muktari has maintained a hands-on approach, marked by regular inspections and unscheduled visits to health facilities. These engagements have ensured accountability, exposed critical gaps, and driven immediate action—turning policy into real outcomes for the people.
One defining example remains his swift intervention at Dogon Zare PHC, where urgent needs were met with speed and precision, including the delivery of medical supplies, financial support, and the reconstruction of a damaged female facility within a short period. Similar proactive responses in other facilities, including Bolewa 'B,' have reinforced a system that is increasingly responsive and dependable.
In addition to these efforts, the administration has also recorded a significant boost in emergency response capacity with the revival of three critical ambulances serving Bula-Bulin PHCC, Badejo PHCC, and Bolewa ‘B’ PHCC—further strengthening timely access to life-saving services across communities.
Healthcare professionals in the area confirm the shift. With improved working conditions, timely support, and leadership that listens and acts, service delivery has been significantly strengthened. Requests raised during official review platforms are no longer delayed—they are addressed promptly, setting a new benchmark for grassroots governance.
These cumulative efforts have positioned Potiskum as a key contributor to Yobe State’s growing recognition in primary healthcare performance—an achievement widely linked to effective collaboration between state policy direction and local execution.
As voters prepare to head to the polls, this record is shaping public discourse. It is a reminder that governance, when driven by commitment and accountability, delivers results that people can see and feel.
With the stakes high and expectations even higher, many observers believe the choice before Potiskum residents is clear: sustain the momentum of progress or risk slowing down a system that is finally working.
In the end, the story of healthcare in Potiskum has become more than a policy success—it is now a defining issue in the march toward 2026.
Mal. Ibrahim M. Nura
Special Assistant on Information and Communication
Office of the Executive Chairman Potiskum Local Government Area.
