At the wedding ceremony of Senator Enyinnaya Abaribe’s son, the former Deputy Governor of Abia State, and the Senator representing Abia South Senatorial District. Congratulations to the newlywed couple! I wish them a lifetime of love, happiness, and God’s guidance as they build their life together. SENATOR DR. IPALIBO HARRY BANIGO, SENATOR OF THE FEDERAL REPUBLIC OF NIGERIA
At the 2025 First Parliamentary Seminar and First Extra Ordinary Session of the Parliament in Lagos, Nigeria. The seminar’s topic, “ECOWAS at 50 , Parliament at 25: Reflections of the Community Parliament toward attaining Regional Integration,” was particularly insightful. The Extra-ordinary Session was a significant event, as it focused on adopting the 2025 work plan of the Parliament and amendments…
Today, on International Women’s Day, I stand in solidarity with our women, support groups, and advocates who tirelessly work to dismantle systemic barriers that women from all backgrounds face in their personal and professional lives, including in political leadership positions. I salute our women across the nation who remain true to their values, demonstrating hard work, compassion, and integrity in…
PRESS RELEASE SENATOR DR. IPALIBO HARRY BANIGO ADVOCATES FOR THE ESTABLISHMENT OF FEDERAL MEDICAL CENTRE IN BONNY The Chairman Senate Committee on Health, (Secondary & Tertiary), Senator Dr. Ipalibo Harry Banigo, has reaffirmed another commitment to her people as she continues to advance healthcare accessibility in Rivers West Senatorial District. The Rivers West lawmaker addressed stakeholders at the public hearing…
The SenateFederal Republic Of NigeriaCommittee on Health (Secondary & Tertiary)National Assembly Complex Cordially Invites The General Public And Stakeholders To A One-Day Public Hearing On The Following Bills: Date: Thursday 27th February, 2025Time: 2pmVenue: Senate Conference Hall 022, New Building. Special Guest of Honour:Senator Godswill Obot Akpabio, GCONPresident of the Senate Host:Senator Dr. Ipalibo Harry BanigoChairman, Senate Committee on Health(Secondary…
Senator Dr. Ipalibo Harry Banigo, Chairman of the Senate Committee on Health (Secondary andTertiary), has commended the Federal Government’s recent allocation of N4.8 billion for HIVtreatment in Nigeria. This significant addition to the 2025 overall budget for Health demonstratesthe government’s commitment to domestic financing and sustainability in the health sector. The former Deputy Governor of Rivers State has been instrumental…
Today, I lead the second day of the 2025 Health Budget defense as Chairman of the 10th Senate Committee on Health (Secondary & Tertiary). This session brings together the Clinical Medical Directors (CMDs) of Nigeria’s Teaching Hospitals, Federal Medical Centres, and Specialty Hospitals. We are focused in ensuring that the 2025 Health Budget addresses the pressing challenges which includes, inadequate…
Today, we commence the 2025 budget defense of the Federal Ministry of Health and Social Welfare. As Chairman of the 10th Senate Committee on Health (Secondary and Tertiary), we are undertaking this critical process alongside members of the Joint Health Committees of the 10th National Assembly. As we examine the budget, we will meticulously examine the allocations to ensure they…
SENATOR DR. IPALIBO HARRY BANIGO, SENATOR OF THE FEDERAL REPUBLIC OF NIGERIA.
As a member of the 6th Parliament and the ECOWAS Health Committee, I strongly believe that promoting technology for health is crucial for our development. In this interview, I emphasized the importance of leveraging technology to improve healthcare outcomes, particularly in rural and hard-to-reach areas. We have already made strides in this direction, having discussed information technology for health education…