Taraba Govt Orders Temporary Closure of Specialist Hospital Over Renovation Works
The Taraba State Government has ordered the temporary closure of the Taraba State Specialist Hospital, Jalingo, to enable ongoing renovation and overhaul works to be completed safely and without disruption.
In a directive issued by the Taraba State Ministry of Health and dated January 8, 2026, the government cited environmental and safety hazards associated with the construction activities as the reason for suspending hospital operations.
According to the letter addressed to the Chief Medical Director, the decision was taken following approval by His Excellency, Agbu Kefas, who directed that all activities within the hospital be halted temporarily to allow contractors carry out their work unhindered and at an accelerated pace.
The Ministry instructed the hospital management to fully comply with the directive and ensure a complete shutdown of services pending the completion of the renovation exercise.
The order was signed by the Honourable Commissioner for Health, Dr. Bordiya Gbansheya Buma (MBBS, FWACS), who emphasized the need for prompt compliance in the interest of safety and effective execution of the project.
The government did not specify a reopening date but assured that services would resume once the renovation works are concluded.
The Taraba State Specialist Hospital is the state’s foremost referral health facility, serving patients from across Taraba and neighbouring states.