The Kwara State Commissioner for Health, Dr. Aminat Ahmed El-Imam, has described Kwara as one of the most favourable places in Nigeria for childbirth and child upbringing, crediting the state’s healthcare transformation under Governor AbdulRahman AbdulRazaq.
Speaking on the progress recorded in the health sector, she said the governor may not be outspoken, but his administration has delivered visible results over the years. According to her, “he has converted seven years into a lifetime in the health sector in Kwara,” stressing that the impact of his leadership is both deep and far-reaching.
She explained that the state’s healthcare system has witnessed a major turnaround, especially in funding and institutional trust. She noted that before the current administration, some international partners such as UNICEF had withdrawn support due to challenges like counterpart funding. However, she said these organisations have now returned as Kwara has regained credibility and is now ranked among the better-performing states in healthcare delivery.
Dr. El-Imam emphasized that healthcare remains a continuous process globally and universal health coverage is still a work in progress. Nevertheless, she maintained that Kwara has made significant improvements that cannot be ignored, particularly in maternal and child health services, infrastructure, and system strengthening.
She further described the governor as a calm and result-driven leader who prefers measurable outcomes over public noise, adding that his approach has helped reposition the health sector in the state.
Overall, she maintained that the transformation in Kwara’s healthcare system reflects steady progress, renewed partnerships, and improved service delivery, making the state increasingly suitable for safe childbirth and child development.
