Federal Government Disburses N32.9bn To Strengthen Primary Healthcare Services

The Federal Government has approved and released ₦32.9 billion through the Basic Health Care Provision Fund (BHCPF), marking the third round of disbursements in 2025.

This was announced by the Coordinating Minister of Health and Social Welfare, Prof. Muhammad Pate, in a statement titled “The Red Letter,” where he called on citizens to actively participate in ensuring transparent and effective use of the funds.

According to the minister, the funds are aimed at strengthening primary healthcare delivery across all wards in the country. The BHCPF supports Nigeria’s health system by financing essential services, improving primary care facilities, and providing resources for emergency medical response.

“Today, the government of the Federal Republic of Nigeria has approved and released ₦32.9 billion through the Basic Health Care Provision Fund—the third release this year. This money is not sitting in Abuja; it has already begun its journey into the commercial bank accounts of primary health care facilities in every ward across Nigeria,” Pate said.

He added, “It is your clinic’s money. It is your community’s chance. It is your country’s promise.”

Prof. Pate emphasized that each facility has the autonomy to plan and spend in collaboration with local communities. He urged health committees, traditional leaders, youth and women’s groups, and faith-based organizations to work together to ensure the funds are used effectively to improve healthcare services.

“The fund is the heartbeat of Nigeria’s renewed hope in health. It shows that government is fulfilling its duty as custodian of the fund, while also trusting communities to safeguard and monitor spending,” he noted.

Pate cautioned against public indifference, stressing that when communities fail to demand accountability, progress suffers.

He described The Red Letter as a national call for citizens to take ownership of their local health systems — by engaging with facilities, monitoring expenditures, and ensuring transparency and impact.

“Each naira in this ₦32.9 billion is a seed. When you nurture it with vigilance and pride, it grows into medicine, safe births, better infrastructure, and lives saved. When you neglect it, it withers into waste,” he said.

“Let this Red Letter reach every community, every ward, and every home. The health of Nigeria lies in the hands of Nigerians. Together, we plan. Together, we spend. Together, we protect life.”