Health

Ensuring Transparency in Healthcare Funding

Ensuring Transparency in Healthcare Funding

Accountability in Pro-Health Taxes Emphasizing the need for transparency and accountability in the management of pro-health taxes. We must ensure that these funds are being utilized effectively to improve healthcare services, particularly in vulnerable communities. With the current government’s focus on renewed hope, it’s essential that we maximize our resources to deliver on this promise. As Chairman of the Senate…

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Oversight in Action: Federal Ministry of Health

Oversight in Action: Federal Ministry of Health

Oversight in Action: Strengthening Nigeria’s Healthcare System As Chairperson of the Senate Committee on Health and leader of the Joint Health Committees, I spearheaded an oversight visit to the Federal Ministry of Health and Social Welfare. This visit, warmly received by the Coordinating Minister, Professor Muhammad Ali Pate, reaffirmed our unwavering commitment to ensuring accountability, equity, and efficiency in Nigeria’s…

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Remarks: Dialogue with Female Commissioners of Health.

Remarks: Dialogue with Female Commissioners of Health.

Remarks by Senator Dr. Ipalibo Harry Banigo, DSSRS, Chairman of the Senate Committee on Health (Secondary and Tertiary), at the Dialogue with Female Commissioners of Health Across Nigeria It is with profound honor and gratitude that I join you today in this crucial dialogue with our esteemed female Commissioners of Health across Nigeria. Being surrounded by such accomplished women, united…

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Public Hearing: Senate Committee Public Accounts

Public Hearing: Senate Committee Public Accounts

During the Senate Committee on Public Accounts Public Hearing on the Auditor General’s 2019 annual report, I stressed the need for a comprehensive re-orientation of the Federal Ministry of Agriculture and Rural Development. his intervention is crucial to prevent the recurrence of issues uncovered in our findings. The Ministry must take concrete steps to address these gaps, establishing robust measures…

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National Health Week

National Health Week

The Chairman of the Senate Committee on Health Senator Dr Ipalibo Harry Banigo commemorates the National NOMA Day by reflecting on the significance of the 2024 National Oral Health Week. In a statement, is deeply honoured to lend her voice and support to the critical reminder of our shared responsibility to address the devastating impacts of NOMA, a disease that…

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UNIVERSAL CHILDREN’S DAY

UNIVERSAL CHILDREN’S DAY

The Vice Chairman of the 10th Senate Committee on Women Affairs, Senator Dr. Ipalibo Harry Banigo. She expressed her excitement about the children’s participation and highlighted how crucial it was that they spoke up at their occasion. Senator Banigo reminded the children that each of them has a unique and wonderful destiny, created by Almighty God, to become great leaders…

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Joint Annual Review

Joint Annual Review

Her Excellency Senator Dr. Mrs Ipalibo Harry Banigo Calls for Action at the Maiden Joint Annual Review, Reaffirms National Assembly’s Commitment to Healthcare Transformation. At the inaugural Joint Annual Review (JAR) for health sector stakeholders, Senator Dr Ipalibo Harry Banigo, Chair of the 10th Joint Health Committees, emphasized the National Assembly’s commitment to advancing healthcare. Key priorities discussed included revitalizing…

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