By Daniel Tyokua
The Minister of state for the Federal Capital Territory (FCT), Dr. Mariya Mahmoud, has said President Bola Tinubu’s Renewed Hope Agenda prioritizes health sector development across the country.
She made the statement at the inaugural national health convention and round table 1.0, put together by the All Progressives Congress Medical Council in Abuja, on Wednesday.
In a statement issued by the Special Assistant on Media to the Minister, Mr. Austine Elemue, said Tinubu’s keen interest in the well-being of Nigerians is shown by his commitment to revitalizing primary healthcare(PHC), expanding health insurance coverage, improve health financing, and enhance workforce welfare.
Mahmoud commended the leadership and members of the APC Medical Council for the initiative, saying it has aligned perfectly with the party’s vision of people-centered governance and sustainable development.
She highlighted that the All Progressives Congress (APC)-led administration, under the watch of Bola Tinubu, had consistently demonstrated commitment to strengthening healthcare delivery and promoting policies that enhanced the health and well-being of Nigerians.
The Minister described the round table discussion as timely and urged participants to deliberate on issues that would improve PHC, maternal and child health outcomes, and address other lingering health challenges.
She emphasized the need to focus on practical, implementable solutions to accelerate progress toward Universal Health Coverage.
The Minister, however, affirmed that the administration remained fully aligned with the national vision and committed to supporting collaborative efforts to improve access, quality, and equity in healthcare delivery for all residents.
She added that, with President Tinubu’s full support, huge resources were being committed to strengthening the FCT healthcare system across the city and satellite towns.
Mahmoud, therefore, encouraged all stakeholders to translate the day’s discussions into measurable actions that would positively impact communities.
