Jubilation as Separated Nigerian Conjoined Twins Return to Kano After Successful Saudi Surgery
- The Kano state government, led by Abba Yusuf, has expressed excitement and appreciation as it received the state-born conjoined twins, Hassana and Husaina, back into the country
- Hassana and Husaina arrived in Nigeria on Friday, September 12, after undergoing a successful separation surgery in Saudi Arabia
- While photos of their return surfaced on social media platform X, the Consul General of Saudi Arabia in Kano state, Al-Admawi, shared crucial details about the surgical operation
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In what could be described as a joyful news, two Kano state-born conjoined twins, Hassana and Husaina, have returned home in Nigeria.
They received a jubilant reception at the Mallam Aminu Kano International Airport on Friday, September 12, following their successful separation surgery in Saudi Arabia.
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How the separation surgery was conducted
As reported by NTA, the twins were received by Governor Abba Kabir Yusuf, in the company of his deputy, Comrade Abdulsalam Gwarzo; Consul General of Saudi Arabia in Kano, Khalil Ahmed Al-Admawi; alongside other top government officials, among others.
Recall that the twins joined at the lower abdomen, pelvis, and spine, sharing vital structures, were airlifted to Riyadh, Saudi Arabia, in October 2023 for a comprehensive medical examination.
Speaking during the reception ceremony on Friday, Consul General of Saudi Arabia in Kano state, Al-Admawi described the successful operation as a testament to the Kingdom’s commitment to humanitarian service worldwide.
He explained that the life-saving operation was performed at King Abdullah Specialist Children’s Hospital in King Abdulaziz Medical City, Riyadh, under directives from King Salman bin Abdulaziz Al-Saud and Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman bin Abdulaziz Al-Saud.
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According to him, the surgery was conducted after months of careful planning, with a multidisciplinary team of 38 consultants and specialists performing the intricate procedure.
Explaining further, he noted that the surgical team included experts in pediatric surgery, neurosurgery, orthopedics, urology, anesthesia, and plastic surgery.
“This separation marks the 65th operation under the Saudi Siamese Twins Separation Programme, which has provided care for 150 sets of conjoined twins from 25 countries over 35 years,” he said.
Abba Yusuf thanks Saudi authorities
In his remarks, Governor Yusuf thanked the Saudi Arabian government and the King, as well as the Kano state Saudi Consulate for sponsoring the surgery of the conjoined twin.
As reported by Leadership, he promised to the take responsibility of their medical check-ups and sponsoring their education to university level.
Parents thanks Kano govt
Also, in their separate remarks, the parents of the twins, Mr. and Mrs. Hassan Isa who spoke in tears, thanked the Saudi authorities and Kano state government for the live-saving intervention for their children.
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Kano governor speaks on re-election ahead of 2027
In another development, Legit.ng reported that ahead of the 2027 election, Governor Abba Yusuf said leadership is determined by God and not by human influence.
Yusuf noted that his duty is to keep delivering meaningful programmes for the people.
In a statement issued on Wednesday, September 10, the governor said he faced the toughest challenges of his life after the 2023 elections, "but through those challenges and tears, I remain committed to the service of Kano."
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