Hon. Amalau Samuel Amalau Receives Siken Cottage Hospital Medical Logistics in Register of the Brand New Toyota Hilux Van Donated to them by Plateau State Hospital Management Board

In a statement by the Director of Media and Publicity, Mapis Isaac Marawes, the Plateau State Hospitals Management Board, Jos, played host to a significant occasion on Wednesday, September 3, 2025.

The Bokkos Local Government Council Executive Chairman, *Hon. Amalau Samuel Amalau,* received a substantial donation to support the *recently commissioned Cottage Hospital, Siken* in Kulere Chiefdom.

The Chief Medical Director of Plateau State Hospitals Management Board, *Dr. Benjamin Sumi Garkuwa,* formally handed over the donated items to Hon. Amalau's representative, Hon. Luka Yavuruk, the Chairman's Chief of Staff.

The donation included:

- A brand-new Toyota Hilux Van

- A scanner

- A printer

- An ultrasound machine

- A desktop computer

- Other medical logistics to boost medical services at the Cottage Hospital, Siken

Dr. Garkuwa emphasized the importance of ensuring the appropriate utilization of the donated van and medical logistics at the Cottage Hospital.

Hon. Amalau, through his Chief of Staff, expressed gratitude to the Executive Governor, the Commissioner for Health, and the CMD, Plateau State Hospitals Management Board, for the precious gifts. He acknowledged the positive impact these donations would have on healthcare services in Kulere Chiefdom.

While appreciating the donation, Hon. Amalau requested additional support for the Cottage Hospital, Siken, to guarantee affordable and quality healthcare services in the area.

This request underscores the council's commitment to improving healthcare outcomes for the community.

This donation marks a significant milestone in the development of healthcare services in Bokkos Local Government Area. The support from the Plateau State Hospital Management Board will undoubtedly enhance the capacity of Cottage Hospital, Siken to provide quality healthcare to the people of Kulere Chiefdom.

The event was attended by key officials from Bokkos Local Government Council, including:

- Supervisory Councillor for Budget and Planning, Hon. Markus Malo

- Supervisory Councillor for Social Services, Hon. Malo Bwai

- Supervisory Councillor for Water, Sanitation, and Hygiene, Hon. Malo Dakon

- Senior Special Assistant on Media to the Executive Chairman, Hon. Mashingil Philemon