Advancing Faster Healthcare for Nigerians Through Public Sector Reform
Abuja, Nigeria, February 28, 2026
The Coordinating Minister of Health and Social Welfare, , has reaffirmed the Federal Government’s commitment to accelerating healthcare delivery through strategic public sector reform.
This was highlighted during a high-level meeting with the Director-General of the (BPSR), . The engagement focused on strengthening collaboration between the health sector and Nigeria’s public service reform architecture to improve efficiency, accountability, and service delivery across the health system.
Prof. Pate emphasized that sustainable improvements in healthcare outcomes depend not only on clinical excellence and infrastructure development but also on institutional efficiency and governance reforms. He noted that aligning health sector priorities with broader public service reforms will enhance policy implementation, optimize resource utilization, and deliver measurable impact for Nigerians.
The discussions underscored the importance of modernizing systems, digitizing processes, strengthening performance management frameworks, and promoting a culture of transparency within public institutions. By leveraging the expertise of BPSR, the Federal Ministry of Health and Social Welfare aims to remove bureaucratic bottlenecks that slow down program execution and service delivery.
Director-General Arabi reiterated BPSR’s commitment to supporting sector-specific reforms that align with the Federal Government’s Renewed Hope Agenda. He highlighted the bureau’s mandate to drive innovation, improve institutional capacity, and ensure that public sector reforms translate into tangible benefits for citizens.
The collaboration signals a strategic step toward building a more responsive, accountable, and results-driven health system—one capable of advancing universal health coverage and improving health outcomes nationwide.
As Nigeria continues its journey toward a stronger and more resilient health system, partnerships between reform-focused institutions and sector leaders remain critical to achieving faster, more effective healthcare delivery for all Nigerians.
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