Stakeholders Recognize Banigo’s Impact on Health Policy AdvancementAbuja, Nigeria | May 6, 2026 The coalition of health sector stakeholders on Tuesday, May 6, 2026, paid a formal appreciation visit to the Chairman of the Senate Committee on Health (Secondary & Tertiary), Distinguished Senator Dr. Ipalibo Harry Banigo, following the Senate passage of the National Health Act Amendment Bill. The delegation—led…
Following its Second Reading on the floor of the Senate, the bill (SB 886) sponsored by Her Excellency Senator Dr. Ipalibo Harry Banigo, Chairman of the Senate Committee on Health (Secondary & Tertiary), to increase the Basic Health Care Provision Fund (BHCPF) from 1% to 2% of the Consolidated Revenue Fund (CRF), marks a significant advancement in Nigeria’s health financing…
The Senate: Notes that Section 14(2)(b) of the Constitution of the Federal Republic of Nigeria, 1999 (as amended) imposes a duty on all tiers of government to ensure the security and welfare of the people, including protection of public health; a confirmed COVID-19 case has been reported in Cross River State involving a 53-year-old foreign national who entered Nigeria on…
WELCOME & OPENING REMARKS:OVERVIEW OF THE LEGISLATIVE NETWORK FOR UNIVERSAL HEALTH COVERAGE (LNU) & THE 6TH ANNUAL LEGISLATIVE SUMMIT ON HEALTH Host: Her Excellency, Distinguished Senator Ipalibo Harry Banigo10th November 2025 Protocol: It is with great honour, gratitude, and renewed optimism that I warmly welcome you all to the 6th Annual Legislative Summit on Health, convened under the auspices of…
Across Nigeria, countless health facilities continue to face critical shortages of safe and sufficient blood, an often overlooked but urgent public health crisis that endangers the lives of mothers during childbirth, children battling illness, and accident victims in need of emergency care. We must act decisively to change this narrative by investing in systems that guarantee equitable access and by…
In Lomé, Togo, for a regional workshop with fellow parliamentarians, where we are strengthening our role in ensuring adequate health financing and unlocking the demographic dividend across ECOWAS. A healthier population is key to a stronger, more prosperous West Africa. SENATOR DR. IPALIBO HARRY BANIGO, SENATOR OF THE FEDERAL REPUBLIC OF NIGERIA
At the commissioning ceremony of the renovated and furnished Principal’s and Vice Principal’s quarters at Degema National High School, Senator Banigo reaffirmed her commitment to enhancing the educational pursuits of our children and providing better living conditions for staff. SENATOR DR. IPALIBO HARRY BANIGO, SENATOR OF THE FEDERAL REPUBLIC OF NIGERIA
The Chairman of the 10th Senate Committee on Health, Senator Dr. Ipalibo Harry Banigo, officially declared the WHX Lagos and WHX Labs Lagos 2025 event open, setting the tone for the three-day experience. In her remarks, the Harvard-trained Public Health Physician highlighted the importance of public-private integration in creating a sustainable healthcare system for all Nigerians and commended WHX for…
Senator Dr. Banigo applauds the unwavering dedication and resilience of Nigeria’s healthcare professionals across the nation. In a statement, the Chairman of the Senate Committee on Health (Secondary and Tertiary) passionately advocates for the welfare, well-being, and security of healthcare and medical practitioners as priority recognizing their invaluable position, and contribution to the overall wellbeing and progress of the nation.…
In a statement to mark the 2025 World Immunization Week, Banigo said the theme, “Immunization for All is Humanly Possible,” presents a global opportunity to rally collective support for expanding routine immunization coverage across the nation. Sen Dr. Banigo emphasized that this is a crucial moment to raise awareness, as more than 2 million children remain unimmunized in Nigeria, leaving…