Abuja, Nigeria – The Federal Government of Nigeria has launched the distribution of 371 solar-powered energy systems to primary healthcare centres across 17 states in a move aimed at strengthening frontline health services.
The initiative was flagged off at the Apo Primary Healthcare Centre in Abuja by the Coordinating Minister of Health and Social Welfare, Muhammad Ali Pate. Okay News reports that the intervention is designed to improve routine immunisation, support healthcare workers, and enhance the delivery of essential medical services in communities.
According to the minister, reliable electricity is crucial for the effective functioning of primary healthcare centres, particularly for maintaining vaccine cold chains, preserving medicines, and enabling digital health reporting systems used by health workers.
The solar systems were provided through a partnership involving the Federal Government, Gavi, the Vaccine Alliance and UNICEF, with implementation coordinated by the National Primary Health Care Development Agency.
Pate said the programme aligns with broader health sector reforms under the administration of Bola Ahmed Tinubu, which focus on revitalising primary healthcare and expanding access to quality medical services across Nigeria.
He added that more than 4,000 primary healthcare centres have already been revitalised nationwide as part of the government’s efforts to strengthen the country’s health system and bring essential services closer to communities.
