Federal Ministry of Health and Social Welfare and National Primary Health Care Development Agency (NPHCDA), on Friday, handed over health equipment and commodities to Kogi state government.
Executive Director and Chief Executive Officer of NPHCDA, Dr. Muyi Aina, who handed over the equipment, commended Governor Ahmed Usman Ododo’s efforts in ensuring quality healthcare service delivery to the people of Kogi.
“Today, we are also handing over a stock of PHC equipment that will be distributed to about 24 facilities initially, with more to come. We’ve worked with His Excellency to provide equipment for vaccine storage and essential medicines.
“Currently, about 237 PHCs receive basic healthcare provision funds from the third quarter. We’re adding another 249 facilities, which will now receive quarterly funds directly from the NPHCDA—₦600,000 for low-volume facilities and ₦800,000 for high-volume ones. This will help them pay for utilities, hire ad hoc workers, and cover other operational needs,” Dr. Aina said.
Speaking during the inauguration ceremony of 80 revitalized primary healthcare centres (PHCs) across the state held at Government House, Lokoja, Governor Ododo commended President Bola Ahmed Tinubu for his steadfast dedication to the transformation of the health sector in Nigeria.
He stated that Mr. President has devoted enormous resources to primary healthcare as a key instrument for bringing quality medical services to the doorsteps of the rural poor.
He also applauded President Tinubu’s visionary leadership in the health sector and for creating the enabling environment for states to strengthen their healthcare systems through renewed investments and collaborative frameworks.
Governor Ododo described the commissioning of eighty revitalized primary healthcare centres across Kogi State under the World Bank IMPACT Project and the NPHCDA as a monumental achievement.
According to him, the exercise was not just about renovating buildings, but about restoring confidence in public health facilities through the provision of modern facilities, qualified personnel, and adequate drugs.
“We are not just opening facilities; we are building healthier communities,” Gov. Ododo added.
Commissioner for Health, Dr Adeiza Abdulazeez, expressed gratitude to the World Bank, NPHCDA and other partners for their complementary roles and support in improving healthcare delivery in Kogi state.
Dr. Abdulazeez, who assured of quality healthcare service delivery at the PHCs, urged the health workers to make the best use of the medical equipment and facilities in their various facilities.
Executive Director of the State Primary Health Care Development Agency, Dr. Muazu Musa Omeiza, said the commissioning of revitalized PHCs was a testament to the revolution of primary health care with a sense of responsibility, accountability and reward system.
“Today, we are commissioning 80 Primary Health Centers, revitalized and taken from level 1 to level 2 as first phase using PHC Old Market, Lokoja as a prototype. This means in the nearby future, phase 2 of these facilities will also be commissioned. Many thanks to the support from the world Bank assisted project – the IMPACT project and the National Primary Health Care Development Agency for making this possible.
“These facilities now have a staff quarters to ensure 24 hours service, borehole for steady water supply, solar for uninterrupted power, parameter fencing to secure the service provision environment and then a security post.
“By the grace of God, maternal, infant and child mortality will be brought to its barest minimum as timely interventions are closely than ever before,” Dr. Muazu said.
He thanked Governor Ododo for prioritizing health, noting that his exemplary leadership style is worthy of emulation.
Dr. Muazu assured the Governor that the agency will keep the flag of Kogi state flying high as it render services to compliment his administration’s efforts.
