Abuja:The Federal Government of Nigeria has successfully fulfilled all 41 presidential commitments set for the health sector, marking significant advancements in healthcare delivery, financing, infrastructure, local manufacturing, and national health security under President Bola Ahmed Tinubu’s leadership. Professor Muhammad Ali Pate, the Coordinating Minister of Health and Social Welfare, announced these achievements during his keynote address at the Third Nigeria Health Sector Joint Annual Review held at the Transcorp Event Centre in Abuja.
According to Federal Ministry of Information and National Orientation, the achievements are attributed to the Tinubu administration’s dedication to the Nigeria Health Sector Renewal Investment Initiative and the Health Sector Strategic Blueprint. Reforms implemented through the Sector-Wide Approach have strengthened governance, accountability, and coordination across all government levels. The federal and state governments, along with local governments and development partners, are committed to a unified framework of One Plan, One Budget, One Report, One Conversation, and One Voice.
The Coordinating Minister highlighted various accomplishments, including the release of ?422.3 billion under the Basic Health Care Provision Fund (BHCPF) by October 2026. Additionally, 3,526 primary healthcare centers have been revitalized, with ongoing work on another 900 facilities. In maternal and newborn health, 19,758 skilled birth attendants have been recruited across 22 states, and 78,054 frontline health workers have been trained. The Maternal and Newborn Mortality Reduction Innovation Initiative (MAMII) has significantly increased the presence of midwives or community health extension workers in participating facilities.
Professor Pate also reported improvements in essential health services, with a rise in skilled deliveries and antenatal care visits at BHCPF facilities. Health insurance coverage has expanded from approximately 16 million to nearly 24 million Nigerians within three years. Progress in local pharmaceutical and medical manufacturing has been noted, with ten factories or manufacturing lines commissioned and substantial investments facilitated through the Presidential Executive Order on healthcare manufacturing.
The Minister commended Nigeria’s improved preparedness and response capabilities, citing the successful management of an imported Ebola case. He outlined future priorities, including increased domestic health financing, equitable distribution of health workers, and expanded health insurance coverage. Professor Pate emphasized the need for continued collaboration to address implementation gaps and improve health outcomes for all Nigerians.
Dr. Iziaq Adekunle Salako, Honourable Minister of State for Health and Social Welfare, acknowledged the progress achieved under the Renewed Hope Agenda and emphasized the importance of the 2026 Joint Annual Review in evaluating advancements and identifying strategic priorities. He highlighted plans for 2027 to consolidate health sector reforms and prepare for the next phase of the national health transformation agenda.
Permanent Secretary of the Federal Ministry of Health, Daju Kachollom S. mni, reaffirmed the Ministry’s commitment to building a resilient and responsive health system. She stressed the importance of stakeholder participation and called for translating policy commitments into measurable improvements in healthcare delivery.
Source Federal Ministry of Information and National Orientation