04/02/2026
Happy anniversary and thank you Sir Siminalaye Fubara . Continue the innovative strides
Today marks two years since Rivers State Contributory Health Protection Programme (RIVCHPP) was activated and Rivers State government chose people over postponement.
By taking the bold step to operationalise the agency, Sir Siminalayi Fubara turned policy into protection. That decision has translated into real outcomes.
Lives saved.
Children safely delivered.
Adults treated for illnesses that would once have pushed families into debt or despair.
Healthcare that arrived on time, because the system was finally switched on.
In just two years, RIVCHPP has grown from a newly activated institution into a maturing, learning system. Coverage has expanded steadily, processes have improved, trust has deepened, and today the programme is ranked 13th nationally in terms of coverage. For a young agency, that trajectory speaks to intent, discipline, and leadership.
This progress reflects purposeful stewardship from the Commissioner for health Dr. Adaeze Oreh, whose reform mindset continues to strengthen health financing and service delivery across the state. It also reflects the steady, professional leadership of the Executive Secretary/CEO Dr. Vetty Agala, who has guided the agency through its formative years with clarity, resilience, and focus on results.
RIVCHPP at two is no longer an idea. It is a functioning safety net. A signal to citizens that government can work. A foundation on which broader health system gains can be built.
Happy anniversary to RIVCHPP.
The journey has begun, and the lives touched already remind us why it matters.