The Kogi State Government on Monday reaffirmed its commitment to strengthening data-driven decision-making in healthcare delivery programmes.
The State Commissioner for Health, Dr. Adeiza Abdulazeez, made this known at the 2025 quarterly performance dialogue held in Lokoja.
He said data-driven decision-making plays a critical role in improving healthcare delivery in the state.
Abdulazeez noted that the state had made significant progress in strengthening health systems, improving service delivery, and enhancing citizens’ overall well-being.
He expressed confidence that the dialogue would produce rich, insightful discussions, resulting in actionable recommendations to propel the state forward.
Represented by the ministry’s permanent secretary, Mr Steven Momoh, the commissioner assured of government’s commitment to harnessing data for meaningful change in healthcare systems.
“The ministry looks forward to implementing the recommendations and strategies that will be discussed during the event.
“With this initiative, the state is poised to make significant strides in improving healthcare outcomes and enhancing the well-being of its citizens.
“Let us work together to harness the power of data and drive meaningful change in our healthcare systems,” he added.
The Desk Officer, Sector-Wide Approach (SWAp) Kogi, Dr Emmanuel Bola Jonah, said the dialogue aimed to assess performance in key health indicators at state and local levels.
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According to him, the review will highlight areas of strength and weakness, identifying successes and areas requiring improvement to meet the state’s targets.
“The key health indicators being tracked include Immunisation coverage, delivery rates, and nutrition.
“Family planning uptake, maternal and child mortality rates, and management of hypertension and diabetes are also monitored,” he added.
Jonah listed donor partners in the exercise to include WHO, UNICEF, Federal Ministry of Health and Social Welfare, NHS-RII, and MSI Nigeria.
He commended the state government for its efforts and commitment towards improving the people’s health indices.
The News reports that participants included Kogi Primary Health Care Development Agency, State Health Insurance Agency, and Drugs and Medical Supplies Management Agency.