KWSPHCDA Boss, Prof. Elelu, Honoured with Healthcare Impact Award

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The Executive Secretary of the Kwara State Primary Health Care Development Agency (KWSPHCDA), Prof. Nusirat Elelu, has been honoured with the Healthcare Impact Award in recognition of her contributions to strengthening primary healthcare delivery and improving access to quality healthcare services across the state.

Prof. Elelu received the award on Wednesday at the 2026 Kwara Political Awards, held at the Starwood 02 Arena, Ola-Olu Area, along Offa Garage, Ilorin. The ceremony was organised by Symbol Magazine and Kwara Alert Newspaper.

The organisers said the award was presented in recognition of Prof. Elelu’s leadership and contributions to the advancement of primary healthcare in Kwara State, particularly her efforts to improve the delivery of essential health services and support initiatives aimed at enhancing the wellbeing of residents.
The award ceremony, held under the theme, “Honouring AbdulRazaq’s Inspiring Leadership, Building on Kwara’s Gains for Tomorrow,” brought together government officials, stakeholders and other distinguished individuals recognised for their contributions to the development of the state.

Responding to the honour, Prof. Elelu expressed appreciation to the organisers for the recognition, describing the award as an encouragement to continue working towards strengthening primary healthcare delivery and improving health outcomes across Kwara State.
She dedicated the award to the Executive Governor of Kwara State, Mallam AbdulRahman AbdulRazaq, CON, for his support for the health sector, as well as the management and staff of KWSPHCDA, frontline health workers, development partners and other stakeholders whose collective efforts continue to advance primary healthcare delivery in the state.

Prof. Elelu reaffirmed the Agency’s commitment to sustaining ongoing efforts to improve access to quality and affordable primary healthcare services, strengthen health facilities and ensure that residents, particularly those at the grassroots, have access to essential healthcare services.

The Kwara Political Awards is organised to recognise public office holders and individuals whose contributions have supported development across various sectors of the state.

Bukola Abdulganiyu
Press Secretary
Kwara State Primary Health Care Development Agency (KWSPHCDA)
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