The Agaie General Hospital in Niger State has fallen into severe disrepair, leaving thousands of residents without access to essential healthcare services.

Reporters gathered that the hospital, which serves the Agaie Local Government Area, has deteriorated over the years, with cracked walls, ageing infrastructure, and chronic shortages of vital medical equipment. Residents say the facility can no longer meet even basic healthcare needs.

One local resident remarked:

“This is the Agaie General Hospital, yet it looks like a poultry farm.”

Many patients now travel long distances to Lapai General Hospital, navigating hazardous roads to receive care. A concerned resident explained:

“Most patients end up going to Lapai Hospital despite the terrible roads. And you never see anyone raise this issue online. Instead, the same people who let the hospital fall apart are praised.”

Locals also criticised the misuse of social platforms, calling for greater public advocacy to pressure authorities. Another resident said:

“The platform you should be using to draw government attention is instead used to beg for small amounts, and yet you expect to be valued.”

Concerns are especially acute for pregnant women who rely heavily on functional local healthcare. One community member expressed:

“I feel sorry for the pregnant women in this town. Delays in care could lead to preventable complications.”

Residents insist that without urgent repairs, adequate staffing, and proper funding, the hospital risks total collapse. Similar reports from other areas in Niger State highlight a broader pattern of deteriorating health infrastructure, including outdated facilities, staff shortages, and irregular funding, with rural hospitals like Agaie particularly vulnerable due to lower visibility and slower government response.

Community members are now calling on authorities to intervene immediately to restore healthcare services to the population.