The All Progressives Congress (APC) Medical Council has held its National Health Convention and Strategic Roundtable Discussions at the State House Banquet Hall in Abuja, with a strong call for increased investment in Nigeria’s health sector.
The event brought together senior government officials, health experts, policymakers, and other key stakeholders. The theme of the convention was “Investing in Health: Building a Sustainable Healthcare System for Nigerians.”
Participants discussed ways to build a stronger and more inclusive healthcare system that can meet the needs of all Nigerians. Special attention was given to strengthening Primary Health Care (PHC) and improving the welfare and working conditions of healthcare workers across the country.
In his opening speech, the Director-General of the Council, Dr Samuel Adetoye, said that no country can achieve last development without serious investment in healthcare.
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He highlighted the need to improve primary healthcare centres, strengthen health financing, expand the healthcare workforce, adopt digital technology, and ensure accountability in the system.
According to him, these steps are necessary to achieve Universal Health Coverage (UHC) in Nigeria.
Speaking on behalf of the Forum of Health Commissioners of Nigeria, the Kano State Commissioner for Health, Dr. Abubakar Labaran Yusuf reaffirmed the commitment of state governments to improving healthcare delivery.
He described Primary Health Care as the foundation of a fair and effective health system and stressed that investing at the grassroots level is key to expanding access to quality services.
The convention also received goodwill messages from top government officials, including the Chief of Staff to the President, Femi Gbajabiamila, and the Secretary to the Government of the Federation, George Akume. Both officials restated the Federal Government’s commitment to reforming the health sector.
Former National Chairman of the APC, Abdullahi Umar Ganduje, called for stronger cooperation between the federal and state governments, development partners and the private sector to achieve lasting healthcare reforms.