FMOH Inaugurates Sub-Committees for 67th National Council On Health

The Federal Ministry of Health and Social Welfare has inaugurated the sub-committees for the 67th Regular National Council on Health (NCH), charging members to demonstrate diligence, integrity, professionalism and objectivity in the discharge of their responsibilities.

The 67th NCH is scheduled to hold from November 16 to 20, 2026, in Lafia, Nasarawa State, with the theme, “From Commitment to Results: Delivering Quality and Equitable Healthcare for All Nigerians.”

Speaking at the inaugural meeting, the Permanent Secretary of the ministry, represented by the Director, Health Planning, Research and Statistics, Dr John Ovuoraye, described the NCH as a critical platform for coordination, policy dialogue and decision-making in Nigeria’s health sector.

She said the Technical Committee and its sub-committees would provide the foundation for developing sound, evidence-based and implementable recommendations for consideration by the Council.

The Permanent Secretary commended members for accepting the responsibility, saying their participation reflected a shared commitment to strengthening Nigeria’s health system and improving the well-being of Nigerians.

She urged members to approach their assignments with open minds and a strong commitment to results, while encouraging constructive engagement between the Federal Ministry of Health and Social Welfare and the Nasarawa State Local Organising Committee.

“The quality of the work produced by these Sub-Committees will have a direct bearing on the effectiveness of the recommendations that will be presented to the National Council on Health,” she said.

The Nasarawa State Commissioner for Health, Dr Shekwonugaza Gwamna, represented by the Permanent Secretary of the ministry, Dr Ibrahim Adamu Hassan, welcomed participants and reaffirmed the state’s readiness to collaborate with the Federal Ministry of Health and Social Welfare to ensure a successful 67th NCH.

He said the meeting provided an opportunity for the Local Organising Committee to present progress made so far, receive guidance from the Federal Ministry and strengthen preparations for the conference.

The meeting considered key preparatory issues, including the formal inauguration of the sub-committees, clarification of the roles and responsibilities of chairmen and members, finalisation of the logo for the 67th NCH, and guidance on the appropriate memorandum format and timely submission of memoranda by States.

Members of the Nasarawa State Local Organising Committee participated virtually, while officials of the Federal Ministry of Health and Social Welfare attended physically.

The 67th NCH is expected to bring together key stakeholders from the Federal and State health sectors to deliberate on critical health priorities and develop actionable recommendations aimed at improving the quality, equity and responsiveness of healthcare delivery across Nigeria.