The Ogun State Commissioner for Health, Dr. Tomi Coker, has reaffirmed the Dapo Abiodun administration’s commitment to improving access to quality healthcare services, particularly at the grassroots level.
Coker disclosed that under the Immunisation Plus and Malaria Progress Accelerating Coverage and Transforming Services (IMPACT) Project, the state has revamped 75 primary health centres, digitised operations in 236 health facilities, and trained 472 health workers in data management and safety standards.
She made this known during the 2026 IMPACT Annual Work Plan Retreat held in Abeokuta. Represented by the ministry’s Permanent Secretary, Dr. Kayode Oladehinde, the commissioner stated that the state had doubled its health budget to ensure healthcare reforms are sustained beyond donor support.
“So far, 75 Primary Health Centres are being revamped, 236 health facilities have gone digital, and 472 health workers have been trained in data management and safety standards. These numbers represent real impact—lives saved, healthier communities, and stronger systems,” she said.
Coker added that the 2026 Work Plan would focus on five key areas to deepen progress, urging stakeholders to remain united to achieve more for the people of Ogun State.
In her remarks, the State Project Manager of IMPACT, Dr. Kofoworola Olajide, appreciated the state’s inclusion in the project, which aims to strengthen primary healthcare delivery and reduce maternal and child mortality. She called for collaboration among participants to ensure sustainable progress.
The Executive Secretary of the Ogun State Primary Healthcare Development Board, Dr. Elijah Ogunsola, commended Governor Abiodun for his commitment to healthcare reform and investment in infrastructure, manpower, and service quality.
Ogunsola highlighted that the IMPACT Project, supported by the World Bank in collaboration with the Federal Ministry of Health and the National Primary Health Care Development Agency, is designed to reduce under-five mortality and improve healthcare delivery nationwide.
“The focus is to enhance access to quality healthcare for women and children in selected states, and Ogun is proud to be among the beneficiaries of this critical intervention,” he said.
Chairman of Health Secretaries in the state, Dr. Atinuke Duze, also lauded the positive impact of the IMPACT Project, noting that it had significantly improved healthcare delivery across local government areas.
Across Nigeria, however, only about 20 per cent of primary healthcare facilities are fully functional, with challenges including underfunding, lack of equipment, and shortage of trained workers leading to limited access to essential services.