Abuja, Nigeria | 12 March 2026 — The Federal Government has flagged off the distribution of 371 solar-powered energy systems to Primary Healthcare Centres (PHCs) across 17 states to strengthen frontline health facilities and improve healthcare delivery.

The Coordinating Minister of Health and Social Welfare, Prof. Muhammad Ali Pate, performed the official flag-off at the Apo Primary Healthcare Centre in Abuja, noting that the intervention supports the Federal Government’s drive to revitalise primary healthcare. Prof. Pate explained that reliable energy is essential for sustaining vaccine cold chains, preserving medicines, enabling digital health reporting, and supporting health workers.

“The solar-powered systems will ensure vaccines remain potent, medicines are properly stored, and health workers are better supported to deliver services to mothers, children and families,” he said. The systems were provided through a partnership with global health partners, including Gavi and UNICEF, and implemented by the National Primary Health Care Development Agency (NPHCDA).

Prof. Pate commended the partners for their support, describing it as a strong example of how global partnerships can deliver results at the community level. He placed the initiative within the context of the Nigeria Health Sector Renewal Investment Initiative, prioritising health system strengthening and access to quality care.

The Minister noted that over 4,000 primary healthcare centres have already been revitalised across the country, bringing improved services closer to communities. He urged health workers to ensure proper maintenance of the solar systems and encouraged state and local governments to strengthen primary healthcare services .