FG Inaugurates Inter-Agency Technical Committee to Power Nigeria\u2019s Health Facilities<\/p>\n
The Federal Government has inaugurated a 24-member Inter-Agency Technical Committee (IATC) to drive the implementation of the Nigeria Power for Health Initiative (NPHI): a flagship programme aimed at ensuring reliable and sustainable electricity supply across health facilities nationwide towards achieving at least 30 per cent renewable-powered healthcare delivery by the end of 2027.<\/p>\n
Speaking at the inauguration on Tuesday in Abuja, the Honourable Minister of State for Health and Social Welfare, Dr. Iziaq Adekunle Salako, described the initiative as a critical pillar of President Bola Ahmed Tinubu\u2019s health and human capital development agenda.<\/p>\n
He said the IATC would provide the technical backbone required to translate political commitment into measurable outcomes in the health sector.<\/p>\n
Dr. Salako, in a statement issued by Alaba Balogun, the Ministry’s Director of Information and Public Relations, said the NPHI was launched in March 2025 with a stakeholders’ dialogue, leading to a communique endorsed by President Tinubu.<\/p>\n
He said the subsequent establishment of an Inter-Ministerial Steering Committee provided the political leverage, while the newly inaugurated technical committee would ensure technical rigour, coordination and sustainability.<\/p>\n
\u201cThe technical committee is where the real work happens. You will analyse, review and ensure technical relevance and adherence in every intervention we undertake. Without energy, our health facilities cannot function effectively, from vaccine storage to surgeries and emergency care,\u201d the Minister further reiterated.
\n“Even when we’re doing procedures, when we’re in theater performing surgeries, when we’re taking deliveries in labor rooms, all these require availability of energy”.<\/p>\n
He reaffirmed the government\u2019s commitment to its pledge that by the end of 2027, at least 30 per cent of Nigeria\u2019s health facilities would operate with uninterrupted and clean energy, leveraging solar, gas-powered and other renewable solutions.<\/p>\n
According to him, achieving this target is central to reducing preventable deaths, improving maternal and child health outcomes, restoring public confidence in the health system and reversing medical tourism.<\/p>\n
Dr. Salako also acknowledged the support of development partners, particularly the World Bank and the Global Fund, describing their contributions as vital to scaling up investment and technical support for the initiative.<\/p>\n
Earlier, the Honourable Minister of Power, Chief Adebayo Adelabu, represented by the Permanent Secretary of the Ministry, Alhaji Mahmuda Mamman, said the inauguration of the IATC marked a decisive step towards integrating energy planning into health sector infrastructure.<\/p>\n
He stressed that reliable electricity is fundamental to quality healthcare delivery, from diagnostics and emergency services to safe working conditions for health professionals.<\/p>\n
The Honourable Minister further emphasized that the Power Ministry had already deployed solar mini-grids and hybrid systems to several health facilities under the World Bank-funded Nigeria Electrification Project, and pledged continued technical and policy support to ensure the success of the NPHI.<\/p>\n
\u201cThe Nigeria Power for Health Initiative aligns squarely with our sector reforms. It offers an opportunity to deploy grid enhancements, renewable and hybrid solutions tailored to health facilities, while strengthening coordination across ministries, regulators and the private sector,\u201d Chief Adelabu stated.<\/p>\n
The Co-Chairs, Dr. Babatunde Ipaye and Engineer Owolabi Sunday, expressed gratitude to President Tinubu and the Ministries of Health and Power for the appointment. They vowed to deliver, making energy drive health sector reforms, including primary healthcare, maternal and child health, and cancer care.<\/p>\n
Dr. Iziaq Salako outlined the IATC’s tasks: leading sustainable electrification efforts, creating a national plan, reviewing proposals, engaging stakeholders, and reporting to the Steering Committee.”<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"
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