Nigeria has sealed a groundbreaking compact deal to achieve at least a 50% improvement in electricity supply to health facilities across the country by 2027.
The deal commits government, private sector, and civil society to sustainable electricity supply to public and private health facilities in Nigeria.
The ambitious plan signed was on September 10, during the second day of the Power4Health Dialogue, involving high-level technical sessions on public-private partnerships, financing, and inter-sectoral collaboration.
The compact unites the Federal Ministry of Health and Social Welfare, the Federal Ministry of Power, state governments, development partners, private investors, academia, and health-focused civil society groups around a common goal of achieving at least a 50% improvement in electricity supply to health facilities by 2027.
Officials at the signing ceremony said the initiative would transform service delivery by guaranteeing reliable, affordable, and sustainable energy in hospitals and clinics across Nigeria.
“This is more than a policy commitment, it is a lifeline,” one participant declared. “Reliable power will mean safer surgeries, better maternal care, preserved vaccines, and stronger healthcare for every Nigerian.”
By tackling power shortages head-on, the compact is expected to enhance quality, expand access, and improve the reliability of health services, laying the foundation for a healthier and more productive population.
