The Nigerian Federal Capital Territory Administration, FCTA, has hailed the Federal Health Insurance Scheme, FHIS, to have surpassed the annual Ministerial deliverables enrollment target of 25,0000 enrollment per annum of the Renewed Hope Agenda of the present administration.
The Permanent Secretary, FCTA Health Services and Environment Secretariat, Dr Baba Gana Adams, gave the hint at an event organised by the Secretariat to commentate 2025 Universal Health Coverage, UHC Day in Abuja Nigeria’s Capital.
Speaking on the theme of this year’s UHC, “Unaffordable health costs? We’re tied and sick of it”, Dr Adams said it speaks directly to the urgent need to make healthcare affordable and accessible for all.
While stating that “Health is not a privilege. It is a right”. He explained that the theme highlights the struggle millions face in accessing healthcare due to financial constraints.
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He emphasised the need for governments to prioritise financial protection and equitable access to healthcare services.
” For us in the Federal Capital Territory administration (FCTA), Health & Environment Services Secretariat (HSES), it is a responsibility we take seriously, and reaffirm our commitment to achieving Health for All, aligning with the UN Sustainable Development Goals (SDG 3.8)”, he said.
The Permanent secretary noted that, the FHIS, through the collaboration with the National Identity Management Commission (NIMC) was able to revalidate and enrol 69,512 new beneficiaries with valid NIN, out of which over 33,000 were new enrolments of vulnerable persons, surpassing the target for the year 2025 by over 8,000 additional enrolments as at November, 2025.
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Dr Adams then commended the FHIS for its efforts in expanding health insurance enrollment, conducting continuous sensitisation, prioritising community-based interventions, and engaging with relevant stakeholders in actualizing the said vision.
He stated, “These initiatives bring us closer to our goal of ensuring every resident has reliable access to affordable healthcare. I am also excited to announce that this event is simultaneously happening in the six area councils of the FCT.
” It is my honour to address you today as we commemorate the Universal Health Coverage (UHC) Day 2025, which is observed on December 12 annually—a day dedicated to reaffirming our collective commitment to ensuring that everyone can access quality healthcare without financial hardship”, Dr Adams noted.
Adams also stressed that the essence of the UHC day was to raise awareness about the importance of strong resilient health systems that provide quality healthcare without financial hardship.
” Today’s event, organised by the Health Services and Environment Secretariat, through the FCT Health Insurance Scheme (FHIS), demonstrates our commitment to bringing healthcare directly to our communities. Our gathering here at Garki Market underscores our commitment to leaving no one behind, most especially those in the informal sector. “
The Permanent secretary emphasised that, as an Administration, they remain fully committed to strengthening the health system, expanding health insurance coverage, upgrading facilities, supporting their workforce, and ensuring that essential services remain within reach of every resident.
He said the goal was clear: to build a resilient health system that delivers quality care to everyone, everywhere, every time.
Dr Adams called on the beneficiaries, particularly the traders and customers to fully utilise the free tests, engage with the health teams, and consider enrolling in the FCT Health Insurance Scheme.
He added that Good health was the foundation for productivity and wellbeing.