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• 07 Mar, 2026

LAGOS - Governor Ahmed Usman Ododo of Kogi State has been commended for ex­panding healthcare ser­vices to hard-to-reach and underserved communities across the state. According to a report by kogistate.gov.ng , the Senior Health Specialist of the World Bank, Dr. Onoriode Ezire, gave the commendation during a monitoring and assessment visit to selected facilities un­der the IMPACT Project and other revitalized primary healthcare centres across Kogi State. The IMPACT Project, Im­munisation Plus and Malar­ia Progress by Accelerating Coverage and Transforming Services, is a World Bank-sup­ported initiative aimed at im­proving the quality and utili­zation of healthcare services in Nigeria. The project targets the ren­ovation of over 239 Primary Healthcare Centres (PHCs) and the installation of mod­ern medical equipment in 88 facilities, with the goal of reducing maternal and child mortality. The initiative also promotes community-driven develop­ment by providing critical infrastructure such as solar power, water supply, and staff quarters, while strengthening immunization and malaria services to enhance overall access to healthcare at the grassroots. Dr. Ezire praised the Kogi State Government for its sig­nificant investment in the health sector, noting that the state has provided well-equipped facilities, qualified personnel, and a conducive en­vironment for the successful implementation of the World Bank-assisted programme. He urged residents of the state to take advantage of the improved facilities available at Primary Healthcare Centres across Kogi to improve their health outcomes. He also com­mended the Kogi State Com­missioner for Health, Dr. Ab­dulazeez Adams Adeiza, and the Executive Director of the Kogi State Primary Health­care Development Agency, Dr. Muazu Omeiza Musa, for their commitment and dedication to strengthening healthcare de­livery in the state. Source: https://independent.ng/world-bank-commends-ododo-over-expansion-of-healthcare-access/