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CHIPS Initiative Records 50% Increase Women Attends ACN-NPHCDA

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April 30, 2019

CHIPS Initiative Records 50% Increase Women Attends ACN-NPHCDA

…as Minister of Health, Women Affair others bags CHIPS Champion honour.

Executives Director of National Primary Health Care Development Agency NPHCDA, Dr Faisal Shuaibu has said that the Community Health Influencers, Promoters and Services CHIPS initiative launched last year by the President Muhammadu Buhari in Nasarawa State to boost health service delivery of every has recorded a 50% increase in women’s Anti-Natal care participation in the country.

Also, over 3,000 children and 4,000 pregnant women have been visited by the CHIPS officers, While there is 17.2% increase in measles indices as there were great there is a 23% increase in family planning.

He stated this on Monday in Abuja at the first annual review of the CHIPS initiatives that has indeed ameliorated the suffering of Nigerian at the community level.

According to him, the CHIPS is one of the initiatives of Buhari’s administration and a critical component of Primary Health Care (PHC) Revitalization programme, particularly in addressing challenges of human resources for health in the country.

“The essential of health services include maternal, newborn and child survival, as well as addressing barriers to demand primary health care services and ensuring the supply of integrated PHC interventions.

“Today, the CHIPS initiates is a game changer in Nigeria’s Health sector, we have already seen more than 50% increase in the number of women who attend Anti Natal Care ANC that is massive, that give a lot of confidence that we are on d right track it was a giant step toward strengthening primary health care for community health progress.

“As we rolled out CHIPS programme in all the state by the end of this year, it will be a boost to improve Nigeria’s health indices.

On his own, Minister of Health Professor Isaac Adewole who was represented by the Director of Public Health Dr Evelyn Ngige said the government has prioritized the primary health care revitalization, to ensure availability of functional primary health care per ward and would not relent in his effort to ensure that every Nigerian have asses to effective and efficient health care system in the country.

Giving an overview of the programme in Nassarawa, the Project Coordinator, Dr Nana Abubarkar said that the programme has indeed contributed to the reduction of maternal and child indices in Nigeria.

“In Nassarawa alone, over 3000 children, over 4000 pregnant women have been visited by the CHIPS officers, While there is 17.2 increase in measles indices as there were great there is 23% increase in family planning.

She, however, sought for the commitment of all stakeholders to ensure health is delivered to every community in Nigeria and reduction of maternal and child indices in Nigeria.

Meanwhile, the Minister of Health Prof Isaac Adewole, Minister of Women Affairs Hajia Aisha Abubarkar and two other prominent people who have contributed to the growth of the health sector in the country were honoured with CHIPS award.

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Nigeria’s Historic Bid for the 2030 Commonwealth Games: A Call for National and Global Support

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5 days ago

September 30, 2025

The Gleamer

Joel Ajayi

Nigeria is poised to make history as it seeks to host the Centenary Commonwealth Games in 2030, a monumental opportunity that promises to transform the nation’s economy, infrastructure, and global standing.

More than a sporting spectacle, the Games would serve as a catalyst for development across multiple sectors, leaving behind a legacy of national pride and sustainable growth.

The benefits of hosting the Games extend far beyond the sports arena. Nigeria stands to gain both empirical and non-empirical advantages, with direct, indirect, and induced impacts that will touch every corner of society. Infrastructural development will take center stage, with new facilities such as indoor sports halls, conference centers, and improved road networks reshaping urban landscapes while strengthening the nation’s capacity to host future international events.

Economic growth is another significant dividend. Over 10,000 jobs are expected to be created, spanning construction, facility management, event planning, and tourism services.

The hospitality industry will undergo major improvements as hotels and resorts are upgraded to meet international standards, while local restaurants, lounges, and tourist attractions will see a surge in patronage from international visitors. Small and medium enterprises, particularly in the transport, finance, and food service sectors, will become some of the greatest beneficiaries, as the Games generate new demand and expand opportunities for local businesses.
The Commonwealth Games will also accelerate the growth of Nigeria’s sports industry.

Investments in training facilities, coaching, and talent development will inspire a new generation of athletes, ensuring long-term benefits that extend beyond 2030, a major focus of the President Bola Tinubu administration.
At the same time, the process of preparing for the Games will create opportunities for Nigerians to learn new crafts, acquire technical skills, and engage in global-standard event management, thereby strengthening human capacity and innovation across industries.

Mallam Shehu Dikko, Chairman of the Nigeria Sports Commission, and Hon. Bukola Olopade, the Director General, have been widely recognized for their tireless and visionary leadership in repositioning Nigeria’s sporting sector.

Their commitment to facilitating infrastructural development and strengthening grassroots sports development has laid the foundation for Nigeria’s bold bid to host the 2030 Commonwealth Games. Under their leadership, the NSC is fostering strategic partnerships and driving innovation in sports administration, they have demonstrated the nation’s readiness to stage an event of such global magnitude.

Beyond the tangible gains, the hosting of the 2030 Commonwealth Games carries profound symbolic value. It would be a moment of unity and pride, a chance for Nigeria to showcase its cultural richness, resilience, and excellence to the world.
As a centenary edition, the Games would stand as a historic milestone not just for the Commonwealth but for Nigeria itself, cementing its place on the global stage as a capable, ambitious, and forward-looking nation.

The gains from hosting the Commonwealth Games can never be undermined or overemphasized. This is Nigeria’s time to step forward and show the world our resilience, and excellence. We call on every Nigerian, across sectors and communities, to support this noble aspiration.

Nigeria’s pursuit of the 2030 Commonwealth Games is a vision for transformation, a blueprint for national development, and a legacy project that will inspire generations to come.

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