Nigeria Launches Best Practice Spotlight Organisation (BPSO) Initiative to Elevate Healthcare Standards

In a groundbreaking step to improve healthcare delivery in Nigeria, the Federal Ministry of Health and Social Welfare has introduced the Best Practice Spotlight Organisation (BPSO) initiative.

This collaborative effort between the Ministry and Canada’s Registered Nurses’ Association of Ontario (RNAO) will roll out in 15 hospitals across Nigeria’s six geopolitical zones, including a district hospital in the Federal Capital Territory (FCT), Abuja. Notably, Nigeria is the first African nation to partner with RNAO as a BPSO host, underscoring the importance of nurses in strengthening the country’s healthcare system.

“This is a remarkable achievement for Nigeria as it highlights the critical role nurses play in achieving the mandates of our healthcare system,” said Daju Kachollom, Permanent Secretary of the Ministry.

The initiative will see the Ministry implement RNAO’s Best Practice Guidelines (BPGs) in the selected hospitals, providing specialized training, mentorship, and support to nursing professionals. These guidelines are designed to promote evidence-based, culturally sensitive, and patient-centered care, improving patient safety, reducing medical errors, and boosting satisfaction.

Delivering a keynote address through the Director of the Food & Drugs Department, Pharmacist Olubunmi Aribeana, Kachollom emphasized how this initiative aligns with the Coordinating Minister’s four-point health agenda and supports global sustainable development goals.

“Nurses will now be equipped to deliver care that meets global best practices and transforms healthcare in Nigeria,” she stated.

The launch also signals the start of a four-day training program for teams from the selected hospitals. Dr. Jimoh, Director of the Hospital Services Department, highlighted the collaborative benefits of the partnership. Represented by Dr. Okpiko Okpako, Director of the Regulatory and Professional Schools Unit, Dr. Jimoh noted that this initiative facilitates knowledge exchange while embracing cultural nuances in caregiving between Nigeria and Canada.

With the BPSO initiative, Nigeria is taking a bold step toward elevating healthcare standards and empowering its nursing workforce.