Stakeholders Commends Govt for Payments of Counterpart fund

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 For the recent prompt payment of the State’s counterpart fund for the Basic Health Care Provision Fund (BHCPF), being a key financing mechanism to strengthen Primary Health Care delivery across Nigeria, critical takeholders in the health sector have lauded Kwara State Government for prioritizing people's health in the state. 

The Commissioner for Health, Dr Amina Ahmed El-Imam made this commendation during the week, at the  quarterly meeting of the State Oversight Committee (SOC), held at the Ministry Headquarters, Fate road, in Ilorin, the state capital. 

The Commissioner for Health who doubles as the Chairperson of the BHCPF State Oversight Committee, expressed deep appreciation on behalf of the Committee, noted that the timely release of funds reaffirms the Governor’s unwavering commitments to improving the health and wellbeing of Kwarans.

Dr. El-Imam emphasized that the payment of the counterpart fund will directly translate into enhanced healthcare services at all BHCPF-accredited Primary Health Centres (PHCs), across the state. 

She added that this development will ensure more equitable access to essential health services, especially for the most vulnerable groups in rural and underserved communities.

“With this financial commitments, we are confident that service delivery at the grassroots level will significantly improve and will in turn, ease the pressure on our secondary and tertiary health facilities, while also contributing positively to our overall health indices.”

She further charged members of the State Oversight Committee to intensify their monitoring and evaluation efforts, to ensure the effective and transparent utilization of the funds. 

El-Imam reiterated the importance of accountability in sustaining public confidence.

Saad Hamdalat 
Press Sec 
MOH 
08166520513

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