Open Red Letter Issued to Nigerians As FG Releases N32.9bn to Boost Primary Healthcare, Sue for Collaborations

By: Olufemi Orunsola 

The Federal Government has published an open red letter to Nigerians following its announcement of the approval and released N32.9bn through the Basic Health Care Provision Fund, marking the third round of disbursements in 2025.

OPEN TELEVISION NAIJA (OTN) News reports that the Coordinating Minister of Health and Social Welfare, Prof. Muhammad Pate, announced this in a statement titled “The Red Letter,” urging citizens to actively participate in ensuring the funds are used effectively.

According to him, the funds are intended to strengthen primary health care across the country.

The BHCPF supports Nigeria’s healthcare by providing basic health services, strengthening primary care, and allocating resources for emergency treatment.

He acknowledged that the government of the Federal Republic of Nigeria has approved and released N32.9bn through the Basic Health Care Provision Fund, the third round this year.

"This money is not sitting in Abuja. It has already begun its journey into the commercial bank accounts of primary health care facilities in every ward across Nigeria."

“It is your clinic’s money. It is your community’s chance. It is your country’s promise,” Pate said.

The minister noted that every facility holds the power to plan and spend, working hand in hand with the community it serves.

The health committee in your ward, your traditional leaders, your women’s and youth groups, your faith-based organisations—all of you are meant to sit together, decide together, and spend together on what will make your facility stronger, safer, and more ready to serve.