Chukwu Obinna 
ABUJA, Nigeria – Nigeria’s Federal Government releases ₦32.8 billion in first-quarter funding to strengthen grassroots healthcare, targeting millions who depend on primary health centres for essential services.
The disbursement, approved at the Ministerial Oversight Committee meeting in Abuja, on Tuesday is channeled through the Basic Healthcare Provision Fund under the revamped BHCPF 2.0 framework.
Coordinating Minister of Health and Social Welfare, Prof. Muhammad Ali Pate, says the initiative is designed to deliver measurable results. “BHCPF 2.0 ensures that resources translate into real improvements in service delivery,” he states.
Officials review progress on key programmes, including maternal and neonatal mortality reduction and workforce development initiatives. Emergency response systems also come under scrutiny, with calls for faster ambulance services and improved care standards.
Minister of State for Health, Dr. Iziaq Salako, says the reforms aim to guarantee safer childbirth and more responsive healthcare systems. Permanent Secretary Daju Kachollom adds that coordination and accountability will determine success.
However, civil society groups warn that gaps persist, particularly in underserved communities, despite visible improvements.
The Federal Government now urges state governments, partners, and private investors to align with the initiative to sustain momentum beyond 2026.
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