Nigeria's Government Commits to Universal Health Coverage by 2030

The federal government of Nigeria has reaffirmed its commitment to achieving Universal Health Coverage (UHC) by 2030, focusing on equitable access to quality healthcare services. Mrs Adijah Elijah, the Director of Health Planning, Research and Statistics at the Federal Ministry of Health and Social Welfare, made this statement during the Health Equity Conference 2026 in Abuja, organized by OneBarrow International Limited.

She emphasized that health equity requires stakeholders to move beyond policy formulation to effective implementation with measurable outcomes. Elijah defined health equity as providing everyone a fair opportunity to attain the highest possible health level, regardless of income, location, gender, disability, or social status.

She noted that UHC means everyone can access necessary quality health services without financial hardship. The government's health sector reform agenda includes the Nigeria Health Sector Renewal Investment Initiative and the Sector-Wide Approach, aimed at improving coordination and accountability across the health sector.

Elijah urged participants to translate commitments into practical actions to enhance healthcare delivery.