26/11/2025
The Health Services and Environmental Secretariat under my leadership is tasked with translating policy into tangible, life-saving service delivery.
During my Keynote Address, "Bridging Research and Policy," at the Nuffield Department Task Shifting Symposium, I had the privilege of sharing our most practical policy success: The HMO Payment Breakthrough.
Our decision to provide comprehensive baby kits and solar lamps led to increased patronage from neighboring states, challenging existing healthcare payment protocols. This initiative culminated in a successful policy bridge, ensuring that Nasarawa HMOs now pay FCT hospitals for services rendered to their residents.
This milestone reflects our unwavering commitment to practical solutions and continuous improvement in service delivery, ensuring no pregnant woman is turned back.