By Joy Odor, Abuja
Nigeria has unveiled an ambitious plan to end decades of darkness in its health sector, sealing a groundbreaking compact that commits government, private sector, and civil society to sustainably electrify public and private health facilities nationwide.
The landmark deal was signed yesterday, September 10, during the second day of the Power4Health Dialogue, which featured high-level technical sessions on public-private partnerships, financing, and inter-sectoral collaboration.
The compact unites the Federal Ministry of Health and Social Welfare, the Federal Ministry of Power, subnational governments, development partners, private investors, academia, and health-focused civil society groups behind a shared goal: to achieve at least a 50% improvement in electricity supply to health facilities by 2027.
Officials at the signing ceremony said the initiative would transform service delivery by guaranteeing reliable, affordable, and sustainable energy in hospitals and clinics across Nigeria.
“This is more than a policy commitment, it is a lifeline,” one participant declared. “Reliable power will mean safer surgeries, better maternal care, preserved vaccines, and stronger healthcare for every Nigerian.”
By tackling power shortages head-on, the compact is expected to enhance quality, expand access, and improve the reliability of health services, laying the foundation for a healthier and more productive population.
