Tinubu Launches New Agency to Modernize Healthcare

President Bola Tinubu has announced the establishment of the National Health Technology Data Analytics Office (NHTDAO) to spearhead modernization in Nigeria's healthcare sector through digital innovation. Dr. Obi Adigwe has been appointed as the pioneer national coordinator of this new agency, which will operate under the Office of the Coordinating Minister of Health and Social Welfare.

The NHTDAO aims to unify various health components across the federation and will not replace existing statutory functions of relevant departments and agencies. The office is expected to harmonize and empower public and private institutions within the health system, setting standards to connect operational aspects of the national digital health architecture.

The NHTDAO is scheduled to be approved by the National Council on Health in November 2025. Dr. Adigwe has a background in health innovation, having previously served as the Director General of the National Institute for Pharmaceutical Research and Development and led significant technological interventions.

The oversight committee for the new office will be co-chaired by Professor Muhammad Ali Pate and Olaniyi Yusuf.