By Becky Momodu
The Nasarawa State Government has reaffirmed its readiness to collaborate with the Federal Ministry of Health and Social Welfare towards the successful hosting of the 67th Regular National Council on Health (NCH) scheduled for November 16 to 20, 2026, in Lafia.
The State made the commitment during the inauguration of the Sub-Committees for the 67th Regular NCH held in Abuja.
The Nasarawa State Commissioner for Health, Dr. Shekwonugaza Gwamna, represented by the Permanent Secretary of the Ministry, Dr. Ibrahim Adamu Hassan, welcomed participants to the meeting and reaffirmed the state’s preparedness to work closely with the Federal Ministry to deliver a successful conference.
He said the meeting provided an opportunity for the Nasarawa State Local Organising Committee to present the progress made so far, receive guidance from the Federal Ministry and strengthen preparations for the event.
According to him, the state was committed to ensuring that all necessary arrangements were put in place ahead of the conference, which is expected to attract key stakeholders from the Federal and State health sectors.
The Commissioner expressed appreciation to members of the various committees for their commitment to the preparations and wished them fruitful and productive deliberations as activities towards the 67th NCH intensify.
The Permanent Secretary of the Federal Ministry of Health and Social Welfare, Daju Kachollom S., represented by the Director, Health Planning, Research and Statistics, Dr. John Ovuoraye, charged members of the Sub-Committees to demonstrate diligence, professionalism, integrity and objectivity in carrying out their assignments.
She described the National Council on Health as an important platform for coordination, policy dialogue and decision-making in Nigeria’s health sector.
She also urged members to maintain constructive engagement with the Nasarawa State Local Organising Committee, stressing that effective collaboration between the Federal Ministry and the host state would be critical to the success of the conference.
Abuja Times reports that the 67th Regular National Council on Health will be held under the theme, “From Commitment to Results: Delivering Quality and Equitable Healthcare for All Nigerians.”