FG Releases ₦32.9 Billion to Strengthen Primary Health Care Nationwide

The Federal Government has approved and released ₦32.9 billion through the Basic Health Care Provision Fund (BHCPF), marking the third disbursement in 2025. The announcement was made on Wednesday by the Coordinating Minister of Health and Social Welfare, Professor Muhammad Pate, in a statement titled “The Red Letter.”

According to the minister, the fresh disbursement demonstrates the administration’s commitment to strengthening primary health care delivery across Nigeria and improving access to essential medical services at the grassroots.

“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 round 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 stated.

He described the release as “your clinic’s money, your community’s chance, and your country’s promise,” emphasising that each facility has the responsibility to plan and utilise the funds in collaboration with the communities they serve.

“The health committee in your ward, traditional leaders, women’s and youth groups, and faith-based organisations are all meant to sit together, decide together and spend together on what will make your facility stronger, safer and more prepared to serve” he added.

Pate explained that the BHCPF is designed to support Nigeria’s healthcare system by financing essential health services, strengthening primary care infrastructure, and funding emergency treatment. He said the latest release reflects the government’s renewed commitment to transparency and accountability in public health financing.

The minister, however, cautioned against complacency and called for active community participation to ensure the funds are properly utilised.

“Too often, communities stand aside. They do not ask how the money is used or if it reaches those it was meant for. When that happens, silence becomes a loss” Pate warned.

He urged Nigerians to take ownership by engaging with health facility committees, reviewing spending plans, demanding accountability and celebrating progress.

“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. Let this Red Letter reach every community, every ward and every home” the minister said.

Pate concluded by reaffirming the government’s belief that Nigeria’s health system can only thrive when citizens actively safeguard it.