President Bola Ahmed Tinubu GCFR, on Friday, 29 May 2026 has launched critical transformative projects executed in the health sector within the three years of his administration.
The projects executed across the six geo-political zones of the country in primary, secondary and tertiary healthcare institutions are critical to government determination to improving the health outcomes of Nigerians.
In addition to infrastructure projects, President Bola Ahmed Tinubu has also launched 145 tricycle ambulances aimed at improving emergency healthcare services across the country.
Speaking virtually during the nationwide commissioning, Tinubu reiterated his administration’s determination to provide, affordable, and quality healthcare for all, describing the projects as a major turning point in Nigeria’s healthcare renewal agenda.
“We are determined to give Nigerians the kind of care that, for too long, only those who could travel abroad enjoyed,” the President said.
“From rural Sokoto to the Delta creeks and the streets of Lagos, our emergency response system must work as one national structure.”
The President commended the Federal Ministry of Health, NEMSAS, the National Primary Health Care Development Agency, the World Bank, the Gates Foundation, eHealth Africa, State governments and federal teaching hospitals for implementing the projects.
In his address, the Coordinating Minister of Health and Social Welfare, Professor Muhammad Ali Pate, said the projects represented measurable progress towards achieving Universal Health Coverage by 2030 under the Nigeria Health Sector Renewal Investment Initiative.
According to him, Tinubu administration strategically focused not only on infrastructure expansion but also on strengthening prevention, immunisation, maternal care and quality primary healthcare systems nationwide.
“The facilities commissioned today reflect a deliberate effort to reposition Nigeria’s healthcare system for long-term service delivery,” Pate reaffirmed.
Also in his welcome address, the Honourable Minister of State for Health and Social Welfare, Dr Iziaq Adekunle Salako said the projects are in line with Mr. President’s commitments to treat the health of all Nigerians as a matter of urgent fundamental right, describing the event as another milestone to strengthen Nigeria’s health system, expand access to lifesaving services, and ensure that quality healthcare reaches every Nigerian, whether in our urban centres, riverine communities, or the most remote rural parts of the country.
“This landmark occasion features the official launch of the National Emergency Medical Service and Ambulance System (NEMSAS) assets including 145 tricycle ambulances, 6 boat ambulances, emergency communication and dispatch equipment to strengthen pre-hospital care across the nation. The investments reflect a bold national vision where no Nigerian should lose their life because structure medical help could not reach them in time.” Salako said.
He further announced that several transformational health infrastructure projects across the country, commissioned by Mr. President to mark the 3rd year of the administration, include: Emergency Operations Centres in Kano, Sokoto and Katsina States; the Lagos Vaccine Hub; Primary Healthcare infrastructure in Delta State; and multiple tertiary healthcare projects in our Federal Teaching Hospitals and Federal Medical Centres including the Trauma Centre at Ahmadu Bello University Teaching Hospital, Zaria.
Others are: the Mental Health Complex at the University of Maiduguri Teaching Hospital; the Infertility and Assisted Reproductive Technology Centre in Bauchi; the Laboratory Complex at the University of Uyo Teaching Hospital; and the President Bola Ahmed Tinubu Complex at the Federal Medical Centre, Abuja, amongst several others.
Dr. Salako informed the gathering that the Federal Ministry of Health and Social Welfare and its agencies has over 100 projects lined-up to mark the 3rd year anniversary of the administration but has selected a few across the 6 geopolitical zones for presidential commissioning, noting that government has continued a surefooted journey towards universal health coverage by expanding health insurance coverage by over 33% to ensure financial protection for more Nigerians, revitalizing over 4000 primary health centers and establishing 15 new federal tertiary health institutions to take healthcare closer to the people.
He acknowledged the visionary leadership of President Bola Ahmed Tinubu and further revealed that over 500 high impact specialist health infrastructure including cancer centers of excellence and diagnostic centers have been provided to reverse the direction of medical tourism, just to mention a few.
In her remarks, the Permanent Secretary Federal Ministry of Health and Social Welfare Daju Kachollom, announced that the ambulances would be deployed to primary healthcare centres, especially in rural areas, with trained drivers and health workers attached to ensure rapid response.
Her words “These ambulances are going down to the rural areas, and they will be stationed at the primary healthcare centres where there are trained drivers, while nurses will accompany the ambulances anytime they need to be moved,”
Kachallom expressed optimism that the health sector would continue to record improvements under the Renewed Hope Agenda, adding that the emergency contact systems would be strengthened at primary healthcare facilities to improve referrals and response coordination.
The presidential commissioning of the projects was virtually conducted, and physically attended by Top Management Staff, other stakeholders, and staff from agencies and parastatals under the Federal Ministry of Health and Social Welfare.
Ado Bako
Assistant Director, Information and Public Relations.
29/5/2026
