The Coordinating Minister of Health and Social Welfare, Prof. Muhammad Ali Pate says that President Bola Tinubu’s focus on the localization of health care value chains will create nearly 500,000 new jobs in the sector over the next few years with over $5.5bn U.S. dollars across 22 major projects in pharmaceuticals and health sector manufacturing in Nigeria.
Speaking at the high-level ministerial dialogue with World Bank President, Mr. Ajay Banga, during the Health Works Dialogue at the 2025 IMF/World Bank Spring Meetings in Washington DC, the Coordinating Minister highlighted Nigeria’s bold reforms in the health sector and praised the World Bank’s support during and after the COVID-19 pandemic, emphasizing the need for smarter investments in primary healthcare, stronger governance, and increased collaboration between federal, state, and local governments.
According to the Minister, Nigeria’s healthcare transformation is being driven by strategic fiscal reforms and an ambitious plan to expand functional primary healthcare centers across the country. With over 20 million Nigerians already benefiting from the Basic Health Care Provision Fund (BHCF), Prof. Pate said the government’s approach balances both supply and demand sides of healthcare delivery, adding that improvements in transparency, accountability, and data systems will ensure better coordination and measurable results at all levels of government.
Akelicious reports that Professor Pate however concluded by stressing the importance of building resilient health systems, leveraging digital innovation, and ensuring external partners align with Nigeria’s national priorities.
