Kano State Governor, Abba Kabir Yusuf, on Friday, September 12, received conjoined twins, Hassana and Hussaina, at the Malam Aminu Kano International Airport following their successful separation surgery in Saudi Arabia.
The twins, accompanied by their parents, were warmly welcomed by government officials, community leaders, and representatives of the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia.
A 14-Hour Surgical Feat
The historic operation was performed at the King Abdullah Specialist Children’s Hospital in Riyadh under the directive of King Salman bin Abdulaziz Al-Saud and Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman.
The delicate procedure, which lasted 14 hours and spanned nine surgical phases, required the expertise of 38 medical professionals, including paediatric surgeons and neurospecialists. The complexity stemmed from the twins being conjoined at the lower abdomen, pelvis, and spine.
Saudi Arabia’s Consul General, Khalil Ahmed Al-Admawi, described the surgery as part of the country’s long-standing humanitarian commitment, noting that the Saudi Siamese Twins Separation Program has recorded 65 successful operations in the past 35 years.
Governor Yusuf Pledges Lifelong Support
Speaking at the airport reception, Governor Yusuf hailed the Saudi medical team for their exceptional dedication, calling the successful operation a “miracle” that has brought immense joy not only to the family but to the entire Kano community.
He pledged that the Kano State Government would shoulder the twins’ welfare and education, promising a comprehensive scholarship scheme from primary school through to university.
In addition, the governor assured continuous medical and psychological support for the children and their family, stressing that their journey highlights the importance of compassion, international collaboration, and sustained investment in healthcare.
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