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Lagos State Health Commissioner Prof Akin Abayomi
The Commissioner for Health, Lagos State, Prof. Akin Abayomi, has commended the Healthcare Federation of Nigeria for its significant contributions to the growth and development of the health sector in the state.
HFN, a coalition of private healthcare stakeholders, is an apolitical, non-partisan, non-profit organisation dedicated to advocating for improvements in Nigeria’s private health care sector.
Speaking at the formal ribbon-cutting ceremony of the Diaspora Digital Diversity hub organised by the HFN on Monday, Abayomi highlighted the crucial role the private sector plays in influencing government thinking and policymaking, providing essential intelligence and industrial capacity.
“I believe Nigeria is fortunate to have an entity like HFN. I’m not sure if there’s anything similar elsewhere in West Africa or even Africa, but I’m grateful that HFN exists here. HFN has a powerful presence in Lagos, and we rely on and trust your advice, connectivity, hard work, and diligence,” Abayomi said.
On emerging issues around health insurance and financing, he said, “As we move into this new dimension, we will rely on you to help us find the perfect model, hopefully for all of Nigeria.
“For healthcare to thrive, it needs to be a sustainable and attractive field, appealing to professionals and investors alike, fostering a positive environment for growth in medicine, laboratories, and related industries.”
The President of the HFN, Dr. Pamela Ajayi, said the organisation’s focus would be on common issues across various sectors, whether in pharmacies, hospitals, physiotherapy, or labs.
“Regardless of your specialisation, challenges like the cost of importing goods are prevalent. We’ve done significant work on fiscal policy issues to address these concerns,” Ajayi said.
Ajayi also reflected on the Medic West Africa Healthcare Leadership Conference, saying, “During the conference, we addressed the optimisation of health emergency care delivery. Since then, the topic has gained momentum, with many stakeholders actively working on it. Our goal is to bring issues from the back burner to the forefront, ensuring they are properly addressed.”
The immediate past president of the Association of Nigerian Physicians in America, Dr. Chinyere Anyogu, participated in a discussion on the 3D hub, which focused on Diaspora, Digital, and Diversity.
She noted that the healthcare foundation offered significant opportunities for non-government organisations to collaborate, enabling them to achieve outcomes that wouldn’t be possible individually.
