The Kwara State Governor, AbdulRahman AbdulRazaq, has inaugurated 83 newly revitalised primary healthcare centres to improve access to quality healthcare services in the state.
The project was jointly funded by the Kwara State Government, the World Bank-supported Impact Project, the Basic Healthcare Provision Funds, and the Leadership Challenge Funds won by the state.
The programme was organised by the Kwara State Primary Healthcare Development Agency (KWSPHCDA).
The governor, who performed the inauguration of the projects at the Oloje Primary Healthcare Centre in Ilorin, stated that the facilities clearly demonstrate his administration’s commitment to providing quality healthcare to every citizen of Kwara State, regardless of their location.
“As I formally unveil these 83 newly revitalised primary health care facilities today, I do so with the conviction that we are writing a new chapter in the health history of our state.
“We are not just fulfilling a campaign promise, as we have done over the past years; we are laying a foundation for a healthier, more prosperous generation. We inherited a primary healthcare system that was in a state of extreme disrepair, with far-reaching consequences for the people.
“Each of these facilities has been renovated to new standards. Pregnant women will no longer need to travel long distances to access antenatal care and safe delivery services.
“Children will receive timely immunisations and treatment for common childhood illnesses. Our youth will have access to reproductive health information and services. Our elderly will receive care for chronic conditions closer to home,” Governor AbdulRazaq said.
He noted that the improvement in health outcomes in the state spurs the state government to do more through additional recruitment into the health workforce and improved welfare.
“We are creating a legacy that will outlive our administration and save lives,” the governor said.
AbdulRazaq commended the World Bank for its support through the IMPACT Project and the National Primary Health Care Development Agency for their coordination and support.
The Executive Director of the National Healthcare Development Agency, Dr Muyi Aina, commended Governor AbdulRazaq for leveraging the IMPACT project (Immunisation-Plus and Malaria Progress by Accelerating Coverage and Transformation) to drive meaningful change in the state.
Aina, who was represented by the National Programme Manager for the Impact Project, Dr Amina Abdul-one Muhammed, stated that over 2,500 facilities across 31 states, including the FCT, have benefited from the upgrade and revitalisation.
