Speeches
Address by Dr. Iziaq Adekunle Salako, the Honourable Minister of State for Health and Social Welfare, Delivered at the APC Medical Council Health Roundtable Conference held on Wednesday 25th February, 2026 at the State Banquet Hall, Abuja.
PROTOCOLS The last half a decade have no doubt tested health systems globally in unprecedented ways. First it was the COVID-19 Pandemic in 2020 and then from about a year ago, there has been a significant reduction in development assistance for health by major donors especially the US, UK and…
ADDRESS BY DR. IZIAQ ADEKUNLE SALAKO, THE HONOURABLE MINISTER OF STATE FOR HEALTH AND SOCIAL WELFARE DELIVERED AT COMMISSIONING OF SOUTH EAST ZONAL OFFICE OF THE RADIOGRAPHERS REGISTRATION BOARD OF NIGERIA HELD ON TUESDAY 24TH FEBRUARY, 2026 AT ENUGU.
PROTOCOLS It is with a deep sense of responsibility that I am here today to commission the South East Zonal Office of the Radiographers Registration Board of Nigeria as a landmark addition to our shared commitment to elevate the standard of radiography practice and patient care across Nigeria in line…
SUMMARY OF DELIBERATIONS, COMMITMENTS AND FEDERAL GOVERNMENT STATEMENT
BY THE COORDINATING MINISTER OF HEALTH AND SOCIAL WELFARE, PROFESSOR MUHAMMAD ALI PATEAT THE NATIONAL TRADITIONAL AND RELIGIOUS LEADERS SUMMIT ON HEALTH 2026State House Banquet Hall, Aso Rock Villa, Abuja Your Excellency,President of the Federal Republic of Nigeria, Asiwaju Bola Ahmed Tinubu, GCFR, Your Excellency, the Secretary to the Government…
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…
REMARKS BY DR IZIAQ ADEKUNLE SALAKO, MINISTER OF STATE FOR HEALTH AND SOCIAL WELFARE DELIVERED AT THE LAUNCH OF SIGHTQUEST NIGERIA HELD ON THURSDAY 5TH FEBRUARY AT THE ABUJA CONTINENTAL HOTEL
PROTOCOLS.It gives me a great pleasure to be part of this occasion of the launch of this initiative tagged SightQuest Nigeria; a 10-year programme by the Christian Blind Mission (CBM) International to invest in inclusive Eye Health Services in an initial five states but expected to eventually scale up to…
ADDRESS BY DR. IZIAQ ADEKUNLE SALAKO, THE HONOURABLE MINISTER OF STATE FOR HEALTH AND SOCIAL WELFARE DELIVERED AT THE MINISTERIAL PRESS BRIEFING IN COMMEMORATION OF THE 2026 WORLD CANCER DAYON 4TH FEBRUARY, 2026
PROTOCOLGentlemen of the press, distinguished ladies and gentlemen. I am pleased to address you on this unique occasion of the commemoration of the 2026 World Cancer Day. As you all know, today, February 4, 2026 marks another World Cancer Day, which provides an opportunity for health leaders, policymakers and stakeholders…
OPENING REMARKS BY DR IZIAQ ADEKUNLE SALAKO, THE HONOURABLE MINISTER OF STATE FOR HEALTH AND SOCIAL WELFARE DELIVERED AT THE 2025 NATIONAL MICRONUTRIENT CONFERENCE HELD AT THE NAF CONFERENCE CENTRE, ABUJA 18th and 19th DECEMBER, 2025
I am deeply honoured to address you today at this important event, the 2025 National Micronutrient Conference themed: “Strengthening Resilient Systems for Addressing Micronutrient Deficiencies in Nigeria”. This gathering underscores the magnitude of micronutrient deficiency in our country and reflects our shared commitment to tackling it as one of the…
KEYNOTE ADDRESS BY DR. IZIAQ ADEKUNLE SALAKO, HONOURABLE MINISTER OF STATE FOR HEALTH AND SOCIAL WELFARE AT THE GATES FOUNDATION CLOSE OUT CEREMONY AND VIRTUAL RESULTS PRESENTATION MEETING, THURSDAY 18TH DECEMBER, 2025 AT LAKE GREEN HOTEL, JAHI ABUJA.
PROTOCOLS I am highly honoured and privilege to be part of this Gates Foundation close-out ceremony for this GF project which started in 2022 that winded up in September 2025. The eliminating Lymphatic Filariasis and Onchocerchiasis in Nigeria Assessment to stop Ivermectin (IVM) treatment project supported by Gates Foundation and…
