FG Backs Public-Private Collaboration As Health Minister Visits Everight Diagnostics
In a clear signal of its commitment to revitalising Nigeria’s health sector, the Federal Government has thrown its weight behind stronger public-private partnerships (PPPs), as part of efforts to deliver accessible and quality healthcare under the Renewed Hope Agenda of President Bola Ahmed Tinubu.
This message was reinforced during an official visit by the Minister of State for Health and Social Welfare, Dr. Iziaq Adekunle Salako, to Everight Diagnostic and Laboratory Services Ltd. in Abuja.
Dr. Salako praised the facility for its innovation and its role in curbing medical brain drain by creating world-class opportunities for Nigerian professionals within the country.
“I’m truly impressed by what you’ve achieved here,” he said. “This is the kind of collaboration we want—where the private sector thrives and contributes to national development.”
He urged Nigerian health professionals to believe in the potential of local systems and resist the urge to emigrate, noting that real leadership and impact are possible at home.
“When you leave, you may never be number one. But here, you can lead, create value, and build something lasting,” the Minister remarked.
Welcoming the Minister, Everight’s Chairman/CEO, Dr. Everest Okpara, expressed appreciation for the visit, describing it as a morale booster.
He emphasised Everight’s mission to reduce Nigeria’s reliance on foreign diagnostic services, which costs the country over $2 billion annually.
“This recognition validates our work. We are focused on delivering high-quality diagnostics and reducing medical tourism,” he said.
The visit included a tour of key departments, such as the Histopathology & Cytology Laboratory, Radiology (including MRI and CT scan facilities), and the Clinical Laboratory.
With both parties pledging to strengthen PPP models, the visit sets the stage for deeper collaboration between the Federal Ministry of Health and Everight Diagnostics—driving innovation, sustainability, and progress toward universal health coverage in Nigeria.
