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
Her Excellency, Senator Dr. Banigo, joins members of the Senate Committee on Local Content, led by the Chairman, Senator Joel-Onowakpo Thomas, alongside Engr. Felix Omatsola Ogbe (FNSE), Executive Secretary, and other top management staff, for an oversight visit to the Nigerian Content Development and Monitoring Board in Bayelsa State. SENATOR DR. IPALIBO HARRY BANIGO, SENATOR OF THE FEDERAL REPUBLIC OF…
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. IPALIBO HARRY BANIGO, SENATOR OF THE FEDERAL REPUBLIC OF NIGERIA
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…
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
It was a pleasure to receive stakeholders from the Tombia Development Crusaders (TDC) and the Omoku People Forum (OPF) at my liaison office. This visit provided an opportunity for meaningful engagement with my constituents, allowing them to voice their concerns directly. I sincerely thank them for their unwavering support and reaffirm my commitment to ensuring that more impactful projects are…
Successful completion of an empowerment program for farmers across the Rivers West Senatorial District, held in Ahoada East Local Government Area of Rivers State. During the program, equipment was distributed to skilled beneficiaries across the eight LGAs of Rivers West to boost food production and fish farming. Items distributed included fish kilns, cassava graters, mellon shellers, fish grills, and irrigation…