The Ogun State Government has taken major steps to strengthen its healthcare system, announcing the upgrade of 75 primary healthcare centres and the training of nearly 500 health workers under the World Bank-supported Immunisation Plus and Malaria Progress by Accelerating Coverage and Transforming Services (IMPACT) Project.
Commissioner for Health, Dr. Tomi Coker, disclosed this during the 2026 IMPACT Annual Work Plan Retreat held in Abeokuta. Represented by the Permanent Secretary of the Ministry of Health, Dr. Kayode Oladehinde, she said that 236 healthcare facilities in the state have also been digitised to improve efficiency and service delivery.
According to Coker, the state government has doubled its health sector budget to ensure that the ongoing reforms continue even after donor support ends. “What we are seeing today is not just progress on paper — these are real results that are saving lives, improving communities, and strengthening our systems,” she said.
The Commissioner outlined that the 2026 Work Plan will focus on five strategic areas designed to deepen the impact of current reforms. She called for continued collaboration among all partners and stakeholders to build on the progress already achieved.
The State Project Manager for IMPACT, Dr. Kofoworola Olajide, praised the dedication of all parties involved and emphasised that the project is aimed at reducing maternal and child mortality. She encouraged participants to use the retreat as an opportunity to plan strategically for long-term results in healthcare delivery.
Also speaking at the event, the Executive Secretary of the Ogun State Primary Healthcare Development Board, Dr. Elijah Ogunsola, commended Governor Dapo Abiodun for his leadership and consistent investment in the state’s healthcare infrastructure. He described the governor’s efforts as a “foundation for stronger, healthier communities,” particularly at the primary care level.
Ogunsola explained that the IMPACT Project, implemented in partnership with the Federal Ministry of Health and the National Primary Health Care Development Agency (NPHCDA), aims to cut under-five mortality rates while improving access and quality of care across federal, state, and local levels.
The Chairperson of Health Secretaries in the state, Dr. Atinuke Duze, also commended the visible improvements in health facilities across Ogun’s local government areas. She assured that local health officials remain committed to delivering affordable and accessible healthcare to every resident.
With continued investments in training, technology, and infrastructure, Ogun State is setting a new benchmark for sustainable and people-centered healthcare delivery in Nigeria.