By: Adelowo Oladipo Minna
The Niger State Ministry of Health has engaged 4P’S Solutions Limited to provide cleaning and pest control services at the General Hospital, Minna as part of efforts to improve hygiene, sanitation and patient safety.
This is contained in a statement issued by the Public Relations Officer of the Ministry Usman Jibrin Kodo and made available to Journalists in Minna on Wednesday
The Commissioner for Health, Dr. Murtala Muhammad Bagana, disclosed this on Wednesday during an inspection of the facility, saying the company would commence operations in November.
He said the initiative was designed to ensure a clean and safe environment for patients and healthcare workers through routine cleaning, disinfection, proper waste management and effective pest control.
Under the arrangement, the company will provide daily cleaning services across designated wards, theatres, laboratories, offices, corridors, restrooms and other public areas. Its responsibilities will also include waste collection, segregation and disposal in line with established clinical and non-clinical waste management protocols.
The firm, expected to commence work on November 2nd, 2026 and will be charged with the responsibility of disinfecting high-touch surfaces and high-risk areas, including theatres and isolation wards, while conducting scheduled pest control treatments and additional interventions where necessary.
To ensure accountability, the company will submit monthly reports and participate in performance review meetings to assess compliance with agreed service standards.
The Ministry said the engagement would establish a coordinated system for cleaning and pest control, strengthen environmental sanitation and promote a more hygienic and patient-friendly healthcare environment.
