Chief David Sabo Kente, a former All Progressives Congress (APC) gubernatorial aspirant in Taraba State, has donated a plot of land valued at N1.1 billion to the state government for the construction of a General Hospital. The donation was made on Monday as part of activities marking his 60th birthday celebration.  

In addition to the land donation, Kente also facilitated the release of 15 inmates serving jail terms for minor offenses at the Wukari Correctional Facility, further demonstrating his commitment to philanthropy.  

The decision to donate the land came in response to a request from Governor Agbu Kefas during a Thanksgiving service held in Kente’s honor on Sunday. During his speech, Governor Kefas highlighted the urgent need for a General Hospital in Wukari and appealed to Kente to either donate or sell his 220-hectare property for the project.  

“The Taraba State government currently lacks a General Hospital in Wukari, and we are determined to establish one. We have identified a suitable piece of land, which we understand belongs to you. We kindly request that you donate or offer a favorable arrangement for us to acquire the land. In recognition of your generosity, the hospital will be named after you,” the governor stated.  

Responding to the request, Kente announced his decision to donate the land freely, emphasizing that the well-being of his people remains his top priority. Speaking to journalists after commissioning a house he built and gifted to a friend in Wukari, he reaffirmed his commitment to supporting the state’s healthcare development.  

“The governor made the request during the Thanksgiving service, and I have decided to donate the land for the construction of the General Hospital. The health and welfare of my people come first, and I look forward to seeing the government fulfill its promise by establishing the hospital promptly,” Kente stated.  

His philanthropic gesture has been widely commended as a significant contribution to improving healthcare infrastructure in Taraba State.