The Kwara State Government has pledged sustained investments in the primary healthcare system to ensure accessible and quality medical services at the grassroots.
The Executive Secretary of the Kwara State Primary Health Care Development Agency, Prof. Nusirat Elelu, gave the assurance while receiving executives of the National Association of Nigerian Nurses and Midwives, stakeholders from Oke-Ero Local Government, and the Head of Department, Health, in her office.
A statement signed by the agency’s Press Secretary, Bukola Abdulganiyu, quoted Elelu as saying the administration of Governor AbdulRahman AbdulRazaq had demonstrated strong political will by revitalising healthcare services, particularly in rural and underserved communities.
“The AbdulRahman AbdulRazaq-led administration has consistently shown commitment towards making healthcare more accessible to every citizen, especially those in hard-to-reach areas. The state has made significant investments in revitalising the primary healthcare sector, thus ensuring that quality services are brought closer to the people,” she said.
According to her, more than 70 Primary Health Care centres have so far been renovated and equipped, while others are currently undergoing phased upgrades. She added that facilities were being strengthened with essential medical equipment, solar-powered boreholes, and alternative energy sources to guarantee uninterrupted services.
Elelu further noted that the government had prioritised the steady supply of essential drugs, strengthened staffing, and invested in training for nurses, midwives, and other healthcare professionals. She also disclosed that digital innovations had been deployed to improve health information systems for planning, monitoring, and accountability.
“Nurses and midwives are the backbone of our health system. The Kwara State Government acknowledges your sacrifices, resilience, and dedication to saving lives. This administration will continue to invest in infrastructure, welfare, training, and innovations that will empower you to deliver optimal services to our people,” she stated.
She highlighted ongoing collaborations with development partners such as UNICEF and the World Health Organisation, which have supported expanded immunisation coverage, maternal and child health improvements, and the fight against preventable diseases including polio, malaria, and measles.
