Abuja: President Bola Tinubu on Tuesday charged participants in the Federal Government’s National Health Fellowship Programme to serve with honour, humility, and courage, assuring them of full government support as they contribute to strengthening Nigeria’s healthcare system.
The charge was given during the summit, which brought together various health stakeholders at the State House.
The statement by Presidential Spokesperson Mr Bayo Onanuga detailed Tinubu’s comments. He described the fellows as the driving force behind the Renewed National Health Alliance’s objectives.
Selected from each of the 774 local government areas, the National Health Fellows are tasked with boosting healthcare delivery nationwide. “Our young people are proving that Nigeria’s future is bright,” Tinubu said. “It is something to look forward to.” He thanked the Federal Ministry of Health and Social Welfare, state governments and partners for sustaining the initiative.
“We are working to secure your career paths through the federal structure and support from development partners,” he said.
Tinubu said the programme represented a new Nigeria where talent and competence would help young people reach their full potential.
“This administration recognises and believes in the potential of our youth.
“W“We will harness your energy to create opportunity and a pathway to leadership,” he said. He urged the fellows to work in synergy with traditional and religious leaders to ensure effective service delivery.
“You are the driving force that traditional and religious leaders will count on to fulfil the commitment they made today.
“Bring structure where systems are weak, data where clarity is needed, and energy where hope is lacking,” he said. Tinubu also called on traditional and religious leaders to support efforts to achieve universal health coverage.
The Coordinating Minister of Health and Social Welfare, Prof. Ali Pate, thanked the President for his leadership and presented the 2025 State of Health Report.
“We have used the 2025 State of Health of the Nation Report as a basis for the dialogue,” Pate said.
Traditional rulers and religious leaders from the six geopolitical zones, including the Ooni of Ife, Oba Adeyeye Ogunwusi; Olu of Warri, Ogiame Atuwatse III and the Emir of Zazzau, Alhaji Ahmed Nuhu Bamalli, attended the summit.
