The Executive Secretary of the Kwara State Primary Health Care Development Agency, Prof. Nusirat Elelu, has restated the state government’s commitment to strengthening healthcare delivery at the grassroots through sustained investment in the primary healthcare system.
According to a statement signed by the agency’s Press Secretary, Bukola Abdulganiyu Elelu, Nusirat pledged while hosting 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.
She stated that Governor AbdulRahman AbdulRazaq’s administration has demonstrated a consistent political will by prioritising healthcare access, especially in underserved rural communities.
Nusirat noted that over 70 Primary Health Care (PHC) centres have been renovated and equipped, with more facilities undergoing phased upgrades.
“The AbdulRahman AbdulRazaq-led administration has consistently demonstrated commitment towards making healthcare more accessible to every citizen, especially in underserved rural communities. The state has made huge investments in revitalising the primary healthcare sector, thus ensuring that quality services are brought closer to the people,” she said.
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The improvements include essential medical equipment, solar-powered boreholes, and alternative energy supplies to ensure uninterrupted services. The state has also enhanced drug supply, boosted staffing levels, and invested in continuous training for nurses, midwives, and other health professionals.
To further strengthen efficiency, Elelu disclosed that digital tools have been deployed to improve health information systems for better planning, monitoring, and accountability.
“Nurses and midwives are the backbone of our health system. The Kwara State Government acknowledges your sacrifices, your resilience and your 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. We remain committed to building a sustainable healthcare system that leaves no community behind,” she said.
She also highlighted the state’s partnerships with global agencies like UNICEF and the World Health Organisation, which have expanded immunisation, improved maternal and child health, and bolstered the fight against preventable diseases such as polio, malaria, and measles.
