THSEPA Supports Tinubu's 2027 Re-election for Health Reforms

The Tinubu Health Practitioners Alliance (THSEPA) has called for support from health practitioners for President Bola Tinubu's re-election bid in 2027, emphasizing the need to complete ongoing health sector reforms. Dr Ogechi Lokpobiri, the National Coordinator of THSEPA, pointed to government interventions in medical education, healthcare infrastructure, workforce development, and health financing as significant achievements.

She praised the Renewed Hope Agenda for prioritizing initiatives that strengthen Nigeria's healthcare system and improve access to medical services. Lokpobiri commended the Coordinating Minister of Health and Social Welfare, Professor Muhammad Ali Pate, and the Minister of Education, Dr Maruf Olatunji Alausa, for their contributions to healthcare delivery reforms.

She noted that collaboration between the health and education ministries is crucial for producing competent professionals. Lokpobiri also mentioned the increase in nursing and midwifery training enrolment from 28,000 in May 2023 to 115,000 for the 2025 academic year, alongside the retraining of over 69,000 frontline health workers.