Tinubu Eulogises Health Minister Ali Pate on His 58th Birthday

President Bola Tinubu has praised Coordinating Minister of Health and Social Welfare Muhammad Ali Pate for what he described as invaluable contributions to Nigeria’s health and social welfare sectors as Pate turned 58.

In a statement issued by Tinubu’s Adviser on Information and Strategy, Bayo Onanuga, the president highlighted changes under the Renewed Hope Agenda. He pointed to the revitalisation of more than 3,100 primary healthcare centres and the reorganisation of the Basic Health Care Provision Fund, which has enabled more than 37 million Nigerians to access basic healthcare.

Tinubu also cited the upgrading of health facilities and investments in infrastructure and personnel. These include the establishment of three oncology centres across Nigeria’s geopolitical zones, the recruitment of more than 20,000 health professionals into federal tertiary hospitals, and the training of more than 78,000 frontline health workers.

The president further highlighted HPV vaccination for more than 17.1 million adolescent girls, aimed at protecting them against cervical cancer. He commended Pate’s efforts to attract investment to healthcare and pharmaceuticals through the Presidential Initiative for Unlocking the Healthcare Value Chain, which has secured a project pipeline worth more than $5 billion.

Tinubu joined Pate’s family, friends and associates in wishing him good health and renewed strength as he continues to serve the country.