By Muhammad Amaan
Kano conjoined twins, Hassana and Hussaina, have returned to Nigeria after undergoing a complex and successful separation surgery in the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia.
The two Nigerian conjoined twins, Hassana and Hussaina, who underwent successful separation surgery in Saudi Arabia last year, have returned home to a warm reception at Mallam Aminu Kano International Airport.
The conjoined twins left Nigeria to Riyadh in October 2023, where they underwent months of comprehensive medical examinations and where Doctors discovered that the twins were joined at the lower abdomen, pelvis, and spine, sharing vital structures that made the case particularly complex.
The life-saving operation was carried out at the King Abdullah Specialist Children’s Hospital in King Abdul’aziz Medical City, Riyadh, under the directives of the Custodian of the Two Holy Mosques, King Salman bin Abdul’aziz Al-Saud, and His Royal Highness Prince Mohammed bin Salman bin Abdul’aziz Al-Saud, Crown Prince and Prime Minister.
The Consular General of the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia in Kano, Khalil Ahmed Al-Admawi, who was at the airport to welcome the family, described the success of the surgery as a demonstration of the Kingdom’s commitment to humanitarian service.
He said the surgery performed on the twins marked the 65th successful operation carried out under the Saudi Siamese Twins Separation Programme.
He added that Saudi Arabia would continue to extend medical assistance and goodwill to countries in need through King Salman Humanitarian Aid and Relief Centre, especially Nigeria, with which it shares historic ties.
“The separation of Hassana and Hussaina marks the 65th successful operation under the Saudi Siamese Twins Separation Program, which has provided care for 150 sets of conjoined twins from 25 countries over the past 35 years.
“The program has become one of the most prominent medical humanitarian initiatives globally, showcasing Saudi Arabia’s expertise in paediatric surgery and its dedication to supporting vulnerable families,” Al-Admawi said.
Speaking after receiving the family at the airport, Governor Abba Kabir Yusuf, pledged that the government will sponsor the education of the children from the basic to tertiary institutions, while also promising to support the family with foodstuffs.
The governor commended the Saudi Arabian authorities for the humanitarian gesture, which he described as life-changing.
Earlier, the father of the twins, Alhaji Hassan Isa, expressed gratitude for the exceptional support accorded to his family by the Kano State Government and the Saudi Arabian authorities
