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REMARKS BY THE COORDINATING MINISTER OF HEALTH AND SOCIAL WELFARE, PROFESSOR MUHAMMAD ALI PATE AT THE NATIONAL TRADITIONAL AND RELIGIOUS LEADERS SUMMIT ON HEALTH 2026“Crowning the Compact”Banquet Hall, Aso Rock Villa, AbujaTuesday, 17 January 2026
Your Excellency,Distinguished Traditional Rulers,Reverend Fathers and Faith Leaders,Development Partners,Ladies and Gentlemen, We gather today at the National Traditional and Religious Leaders Summit on Health 2026 not for a routine administrative exercise, but for something far deeper. Health reform in Nigeria is not merely a technical undertaking. It is a moral…
WELCOME REMARKS; OBJECTIVE SETTING & EXPECTATIONS BY DR. IZIAQ ADEKUNLE SALAKO, MINISTER OF STATE FOR HEALTH AND SOCIAL WELFARE DELIVERED AT THE NATIONAL TRADITIONAL AND RELIGIOUS LEADERS SUMMIT ON HEALTH HELD ON TUESDAY 17TH, FEBRUARY 2026 AT THE STATE HOUSE BANQUET HALL, ABUJA.
Theme: Role of Traditional and Religious Leaders in Advancing the Nigeria Health Sector Renewal Investment Initiative (NHSRII) Protocols Today’s gathering is a historic milestone as we continue to journey towards a healthier and more prosperous Nigeria. This Summit is convened to serve as a flagship "social leadership" pillar of the…
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Professor Muhammad Ali Pate (Center), flanked by his left, Daju Kachollom S. mni, the Permanent Secretary Federal Ministry of Health, DG, NPHCDA Dr. Muyi Aina, Dr. Sa' idu Ahmed , Director in the Office of the CMH, SWAp Coordinator, Dr. Muntaqa Umar Sadiq, Director Food and Drugs Services Department, Mrs.…
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Middle: Coordinating Minister of Health and Social Welfare Professor Muhammad Ali Pate signing Concession Agreement between Federal Ministry of Health and Social Welfare and Medipool Nigeria Limited for the establishment and implementation of Medipool as the Group Purchasing Organization (GPO) for Essential Medicines, Commodities and Healthcare Products across Nigeria. He…
Abeokuta NHIA Building, FG Gives Contractor One Month Ultimatum.
In response to a recent Video released on Social media about the state of NHIA office in Abeokuta, Ogun State, Honourable Minister of State for Health and Social Welfare, Dr Iziaq Kunle Salako on Thursday 12th February 2026 paid an unscheduled on-the-spot assessment visit to the abandoned building in Abeokuta.…
FG Engages Traditional, Religious Leaders To Strengthen Health Reforms
Federal Government has expanded the 2026 National Traditional and Religious Leaders' Summit on health for effective implementation of comprehensive reform under the Nigeria Health Sector Renewal Investment Initiative, anchored on the Health Sector Renewal Compact. The Coordinating Minister of Health and Social Welfare Professor Muhammad Ali Pate disclosed this at…
FG RESOLVES JOHESU INDUSTRIAL ACTION, REAFFIRMS COMMITMENT TO HEALTH WORKERS’ WELFARE
Abuja, Nigeria | 1O February 2026 The Federal Ministry of Health and Social Welfare announces that the Joint Health Sector Unions (JOHESU) has suspended its 84-day nationwide industrial action following a successful conciliation meeting with the Federal Government. The Union has consequently directed all its members nationwide to return to…
2026 Budget Defence: Reps Commend Health Ministry, Urge Timely Release of BHCPF
The House of Representatives has commended the Federal Ministry of Health and Social Welfare for its performance, particularly on the implementation of the Basic Health Care Provision Fund (BHCPF), while calling for the timely release of funds to strengthen primary healthcare delivery across the country. The commendation came on Monday…
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The Honourable Minister of State for Health & Social Welfare Dr. Iziaq Adekunle Salako greeting the current Alake of Egbaland Oba Dr. Adedotun Aremu Gbadebo III (or Okukenu IV); at the flagging off cancer screening ceremony at the Federal Medical Centre Abeokuta-Ogun State.
