The Kogi State Government has announced plans to spend over ₦7 billion to revamp an additional 88 Primary Healthcare Centres (PHCs) across the 21 local government areas of the state. This was disclosed during a ceremony at the Model Primary Healthcare Centre in Felele, Lokoja, where contractors were officially handed over the sites for revitalization projects.
In a statement issued by Ismaila Isah, the Special Adviser on Media to the Governor, he emphasized that the PHC revamp aligns with the administration’s vision for universal healthcare coverage. He stated that the initiative reflects Governor Ahmed Usman Ododo’s commitment to improving the lives of ordinary Nigerians through accessible and reliable healthcare services, with strong support from the World Bank.
Governor Ododo, represented by the State Commissioner for Health, Dr. Abdulazeez Adams, emphasized that the new revitalization initiative complements the ongoing upgrade of over 70 PHCs already at various stages of completion. These projects aim to upgrade more than 150 healthcare facilities to functional Level-2 health facilities, ensuring better access to quality healthcare for Kogi State residents.
“This marks another bold step towards achieving effective healthcare delivery and universal health coverage for our people,” Governor Ododo stated. He highlighted that the project is part of the state’s strategic health improvement plan supported by the World Bank. The governor added, “With the invaluable support of the World Bank, the Kogi State Government has committed over ₦7 billion to this project, a testament to our unwavering dedication to improving the lives of our citizens.”
The Governor expressed gratitude to President Bola Ahmed Tinubu for prioritizing grassroots healthcare access and acknowledged the foundation laid by the immediate past administration of former Governor Yahaya Bello in strengthening the state’s health sector. He also called on contractors to adhere to professional standards, ensure timely project completion within four months, and work inclusively with local government authorities and stakeholders to meet social and environmental safeguards.
He further urged community leaders and local authorities to take ownership of the facilities, ensuring their protection and functionality upon completion. Effective supervision, he noted, would be coordinated by the state Ministry of Health to ensure the successful execution of the projects.
