For the second consecutive year, Kwara State has been named the Best Performing State in North Central in the 2023/2024 Primary Health Care Leadership Challenge. The recognition underscores the state’s ongoing commitment to strengthening primary healthcare under the leadership of Governor AbdulRahman AbdulRazaq.
The award, presented at the Banquet Hall of the State House in Abuja, comes with a $500,000 grant to be used for healthcare facility improvements, following guidelines from UNICEF and the Nigeria Governors’ Forum.
Vice President Kashim Shetimma, represented at the event, joined Governors, including NGF Chairman AbdulRahman AbdulRazaq, and Health Minister Prof. Muhammed Ali Pate, in celebrating states making strides in healthcare delivery.
In a statement on Friday by Opeyemi Alade, the Press Secretary of the Kwara SPHCDA, Kwara’s performance was evaluated through a rigorous monitoring framework that assessed governance, financing, quality service delivery, evidence-based practices, sustainability, and health outcomes.
The peer-reviewed Leadership Challenge aims to inspire subnational governments to enhance healthcare services and outcomes.
Representing Kwara at the event were the Honourable Commissioner for Health, Dr. Amina Ahmed el-Imam, and the Executive Secretary of the Primary Health Care Development Agency, Dr. Nusirat Elelu.
Governor AbdulRazaq’s administration has prioritized healthcare reforms, approving upgrades to several primary health centers and hiring hundreds of healthcare professionals to address staffing gaps.
The state’s investments in healthcare infrastructure and human resources have earned consistent accolades, reaffirming its position as a leader in the region.
Kwara’s recognition reflects its unwavering commitment to bridging healthcare gaps and delivering quality services for its citizens, with plans to continue scaling up initiatives in the sector.
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