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FCT approves revival of Utako hospital, upgrades to 14 others

The FCT Executive Council approved a set of health infrastructure projects in Abuja, including completion of a long-abandoned hospital.

Analysis deskEditor Andersson Iyke1 October 2026, 05:50 GMT

What happened

The Federal Capital Territory Administration approved the completion of the long-abandoned Utako General Hospital.1 2 3

The FCTA also approved renovation and re-equipping of 14 existing general hospitals in the territory.1 2 3

The decisions were made at the 19th meeting of the FCT Executive Council, chaired by Minister of the FCT Nyesom Wike.2 3

Vanguard reported the Council also approved construction of a new divisional police station at Wasa Informal Sector.3

The FCT Administration approved completion of the abandoned Utako General Hospital.1 2 3
The FCT Administration approved renovation and upgrade of 14 other general hospitals.1 2 3
The approvals came at the 19th meeting of the FCT Executive Council.2 3

None of the outlets reviewed reported a timeline, budget, or cost estimate for the hospital renovations.
None of the outlets reviewed reported why the Utako General Hospital had been abandoned or for how long.
None of the outlets reviewed named the 14 other hospitals included in the upgrade.

Vanguard reported the approvals also covered a new divisional police station at Wasa Informal Sector, alongside the hospital projects.3

Every outlet we drew on, grouped by where it is based. Read the originals for the full reporting.