Senator Dr. Ipalibo Harry Banigo, Chairman of the 10th Senate Committee on Health (Secondary and Tertiary), has called for a strengthened multisectoral approach at the official launch of the SPEED Project Stillbirths Dashboard by the Institute of Human Virology, Nigeria (IHVN) in collaboration with the Federal Ministry of Health to improve visibility and accessibility to Stillbirths data for informed decision-making…
I was truly honoured to be invited as a Special Guest of Honour at this crucial dialogue with our female Commissioners of Health across Nigeria. Being surrounded by such accomplished women, all committed to transforming healthcare for our women and children, filled me with immense pride and optimism. To be candid, the challenges before us are enormous. Nigeria’s maternal mortality…
Sen. Dr Ipalibo Harry Banigo, Chairman of the Senate Committee on Health (Secondary & Tertiary) along with the Vice Chairman Sen. Samaila Dahuwa Kaila in an oversight visit to the University of Calabar Teaching Hospital has observed the deplorable state of its infrastructure with a reference to its Accident and Emergency Unit; described as a Key Project begging for Urgent…
At the Ministerial Roundtable Meeting on Rethinking Malaria Elimination in Nigeria, I expressed my gratitude to the Coordinating Minister of Health and Social Welfare, Prof. Ali Muhammad Pate, and the Honourable Minister of State for Health and Social Welfare, Dr. Tunji Alaua, for convening this very crucial Ministerial Roundtable Meeting on Rethinking Malaria Elimination in Nigeria in a concerted effort…
The Micro Enterprise Empowerment Programme, spearheaded by Senator Banigo, has been hailed as timely and visionary, benefiting individuals from all eight local government areas within the Rivers West Senatorial District. The dedication of the newly built Micro Enterprise Empowerment Vocational Centre in Ahoada-East marked a significant milestone in the program’s implementation, furthering the senator’s vision for economic empowerment and development…
Senator Ipalibo Harry Banigo, Former Deputy Governor of the oil-rich Rivers State currently serves as the Senator Representing Rivers West Senatorial District in the 10th National Assembly. Ipalibo, the Chairman of the Senate Committee on Health, speaks with NASSNEWS on Her Legislative activities and national issues. NASSNEWS: Kindly give us a Brief Introduction of Yourself SENATOR IPALIBO HARRY BANIGO: My…
As the world celebrates International Women’s Day, Senator Dr. Ipalibo Harry Banigo, Chairman Senate Committee on Health and Vice Chairman Women Affairs of the Federal Republic of Nigeria, representing Rivers West Senatorial District, Rivers State in the National Assembly, joins in felicitating with women across the Nation. In a statement, Sen. Banigo praised the resilience and dedication of women in…
Advancing Healthcare Access and Innovation: Insights from the Senate Committee on Health Oversight Visit – February 2024. The recent oversight visit conducted by the Senate Committee on Health to several key healthcare institutions has provided valuable insights into the state of healthcare delivery in Nigeria. Led by the distinguished Senator Dr. Ipalibo Harry Banigo, Chairman of the Committee, the visit…
After conducting an investigative hearing on the persistent denial of treatment and care to victims of gunshot wounds and other emergencies, as well as the urgent need to ensure compliance with the Compulsory Treatment and Care for Victims of Gunshot Act, 2017, and addressing the nationwide strikes by Resident Doctors, organized by the joint committees on Health (Secondary and Tertiary),…
I wish you, your family, and your loved ones a Merry Christmas, and a Prosperous New Year in Advance. May the birth of our Lord Jesus Christ continue to open new chapters of grace, fulfillment, open doors, breakthroughs, peace, and joy in our lives. Amen. SENATOR DR. MRS. IPALIBO HARRY BANIGO, SENATOR OF THE FEDERAL REPUBLIC OF NIGERIA