Abuja, Nigeria — August 20, 2026: The Federal Ministry of Health and Social Welfare has inaugurated the Sub-Committees for the 67th Regular National Council on Health (NCH), charging members to demonstrate diligence, professionalism, integrity and objectivity in discharging their responsibilities.
The 67th Regular National Council on Health is scheduled to hold from 16–20 November 2026 in Lafia, Nasarawa State, under the theme: “From Commitment to Results: Delivering Quality and Equitable Healthcare for All Nigerians.”
Represented by the Director, Health Planning Research and Statistics, Dr. John Ovuoraye at the Inaugural Meeting, the Permanent Secretary, described the National Council on Health as a critical platform for coordination, policy dialogue and decision-making within Nigeria’s health sector.
She noted that the Technical Committee and its various Sub-Committees provide the foundation for developing sound, evidence-based and implementable recommendations for consideration by the Council.
The Permanent Secretary commended the members for accepting the responsibility and making themselves available to contribute to the success of the 67th NCH, stressing that their participation reflects a shared commitment to strengthening Nigeria’s health system and improving the health and well-being of Nigerians.
She urged members to approach their assignments with an open mind and a strong commitment to achieving results, while encouraging constructive engagement between the Federal Ministry of Health and Social Welfare and the Nasarawa State Local Organising Committee.
“The quality of the work produced by these Sub-Committees will have a direct bearing on the effectiveness of the recommendations that will be presented to the National Council on Health,” the Permanent Secretary stated.
The Nasarawa State Commissioner for Health, Dr. Shekwonugaza Gwamna, represented by the Permanent Secretary of the Ministry, Dr. Ibrahim Adamu Hassan, welcomed participants to the inaugural meeting and reaffirmed Nasarawa State’s readiness to collaborate with the Federal Ministry of Health and Social Welfare towards a successful 67th NCH.
He said the meeting provided an opportunity for the State’s Local Organising Committee to present progress made so far, receive guidance from the Federal Ministry and strengthen preparations for the conference.
The commissioner, expressed appreciation to all members for their commitment and wished them fruitful and productive deliberations as preparations intensify for the 67th Regular National Council on Health.
The meeting also focused on key preparatory issues, including the formal inauguration of the Sub-Committees; clarification of the roles and responsibilities of Sub-Committee Chairmen and members; review and finalisation of the logo for the 67th Regular NCH; and guidance on the appropriate memorandum format and timely submission of memoranda by States.
The meeting was attended visually by the members of Local Organizing Committee of the 67th NCH from Nasarawa state and physically by members from Federal Ministry of Health and Social Welfare.
The 67th NCH is expected to bring together key stakeholders across the Federal and State health sectors to deliberate on critical health priorities and develop actionable recommendations towards improving the quality, equity and responsiveness of healthcare delivery in Nigeria.
Signed:
Ado Bako
Assistant Director, Information and Public Relations.
