YSCHMA:Technical Team Storms Potiskum Medium Security Prison

By:Usman Ibrahim Geidam

The Yobe state Contributory Healthcare Management Agency has Provides Free Special Medical Services To Over 500 Hundred Prison Inmates

As part of its corporate social responsibility, the Yobe State Contributory Healthcare Management Agency (YSCHMA) on Tuesday, 29th of September 2026 visited the medium security custodial centre in Potiskum town for a one day free medical outreach programme to over 500 hundred inmates residing in the security prison who are faced with various medical ailments.

The Statement which is Signed and issued to the Sahel treasure News by Public Relations officer to the Executive Secretary

Suleiman Gambo Yusuf Bakoro said

the Executive Secretary of the agency, Dr.Babagana Tijjani stated that the health intervention is part of the agency's corporate social responsibility and it is aimed at improving the health and well-being of the prison inmates and staff of the Potiskum Medium Security Custodial Centre.

He also urged the prison inmates and staff of the custodial centre to make judicious use of the drugs provided.

Responding, the controller of the Potiskum medium security custodial centre said, "the decision of YSCHMA to extend this important healthcare intervention to our custodial facility demonstrates the strong commitment of Yobe state government in providing accessible and quality healthcare services to all members of the society, including persons in custodial facilities. This gesture is not only commendable but also a clear demonstration of the compassion, professionalism and social responsibility of YSCHMA as an agency responsible for the well being of the residents of the state".

The prison controller appreciates the YSCHMA technical team for providing free medical screening, consultations, health education, medications, and other valuable medical services provided during the healthcare intervention. He also praised the team's dedication, patience, and professionalism shown throughout the one day exercise.

"Your support has made a significant impact in the lives of the prison inmates under our care and custody. We believe that the intervention of this nature will go a long way in improving the healthcare outcomes and in promoting the overall welfare of inmates and custodial personnel", the prison controller added.

The representative of the Nigerian Correctional Service also informed the ES and his team that the NCS will continue to maintain the cordial relationship that exists between the two organisations. He pledged to explore further opportunities for collaboration with YSCHMA in the areas of modern healthcare service, health education, disease prevention and control as well as the general welfare of Prison inmates within the Potiskum Prison.

The Nigerian Correctional Service expresses its deep appreciation to the YSCHMA management team and entire staff of the agency for the kind gesture and assured the agency of its continued partnership and collaboration.

In another development, the ES of YSCHMA, Dr. Babagana Tijjani used the opportunity to settle and facilitate the release of five inmates locked up at the Potiskum medium custodial centre who committed minor offences and could not afford their bail conditions.