By Abah Benjamin Eneojoh
Lokoja
November 7, 2025
Kogi State Governor, Alhaji Ahmed Usman Ododo has commissioned 80 revitalized primary health care facilities across the state, marking a significant milestone in the administration’s efforts to provide accessible, affordable, and quality healthcare to all Kogites.
Speaking at the commissioning ceremony in Lokoja today, Governor Ododo praised President Asiwaju Bola Ahmed Tinubu’s dedication to transforming Nigeria’s health sector, noting that the President’s visionary reforms have freed up more funds for states to invest in primary healthcare delivery.
The Governor also acknowledged the contributions of development partners, including the Federal Ministry of Health and Social Welfare and the National Primary Health Care Development Agency (NPHCDA), which donated medical equipment and commodities to the state.
“Today’s gathering symbolizes our vision of building a sustainable and people-centered healthcare system that serves every community across Kogi State,” Governor Ododo said.
The revitalized facilities, upgraded under the World Bank IMPACT Project and NPHCDA, are expected to significantly improve service delivery at the grassroots level.
Governor Ododo also presented the State Leadership Challenge Awards to outstanding Local Government Areas and individuals, recognizing their dedication to healthcare delivery.
The Governor warned against vandalism and misuse of public assets, saying anyone caught sabotaging government efforts would face the full weight of the law.
He commended the Honourable Commissioner for Health, Dr. Abdulazeez Adams Adeiza, and the Executive Director of the State Primary Health Care Development Agency, Dr. Muazu Musa Omeiza, for their outstanding work in redefining the future of healthcare in Kogi State.
The event was attended by dignitaries, partners, and stakeholders, who pledged to continue supporting the state’s healthcare development efforts.
In a welcome address, the Executive Director of the Kogi State Primary Health Care Development Agency, Dr. Muazu Omeiza, has highlighted the transformation of 80 PHC facilities from Level 1 to Level 2 status. Speaking at the commissioning ceremony, Dr. Omeiza explained that the upgrade means improved infrastructure, including two consulting rooms, uninterrupted power supply through solar energy, functional toilets, fenced compounds, staff quarters, and portable water supply.
“A Level 2 facility means improved infrastructure, two consulting rooms, uninterrupted power supply through solar energy, functional toilets, fenced compounds, staff quarters, and portable water supply,” Dr. Omeiza explained. He noted that the upgrades will enable round-the-clock service delivery, especially for maternal and child health.
“By God’s grace, maternal, infant, and child mortality rates will be reduced to the barest minimum,” he affirmed. Dr. Omeiza also emphasized the importance of community ownership and stakeholder engagement, calling on traditional institutions, religious leaders, and local communities to play active roles in sustaining the progress made.
The Commissioner for Health, Dr. Abdulazeez Adams, hailed the collaboration between the state and development partners. “These glaring evidences of performance cannot be hidden. What we see today is the product of visionary leadership, selfless service, and partnership between government and key health agencies,” he remarked.
He reiterated that the revitalized PHC facilities, equipped with solar power, boreholes, staff accommodation, and essential medical equipment, would now provide 24-hour healthcare services, significantly improving healthcare outcomes across Kogi State.
“The security and maintenance of these facilities depend on us all. Communities must take ownership and protect what belongs to them,” he urged.
Dr. Muyi Aina, Executive Director and CEO of the National Primary Health Care Development Agency, lauded Governor Ododo’s exemplary leadership and responsiveness. “I engage with many state governors across Nigeria, and I must say, Your Excellency, you stand out in your commitment and responsiveness. You never say no when we make an ask—and that’s true leadership,” Dr. Aina said.
He praised the state’s consistency in stakeholder engagement and its dedication to healthcare innovation, noting that the standardization of the PHC centers’ design was “a model that other states can emulate.”
“Kogi State is translating President Bola Ahmed Tinubu’s vision of high-quality, equitable, and financially accessible healthcare into reality. We have never had it this good,” he added.
In a warm vote of thanks, the Commissioner for Information and Communications, Evangelist Kingsley Fanwo, expressed gratitude to all stakeholders, particularly Dr. Muyi Aina. “Dr. Aina is a true son of Kogi who continues to point proudly to his roots with the right hand. His contributions to our state’s development embody the spirit of Kogi people—committed, resilient, and dedicated to progress,” he said.
Fanwo assured that the state government remains committed to working with all partners to sustain the achievements recorded.
