The FG intends to minimise drug imports and increase domestic manufacturing

One of President Tinubu's primary agenda priorities is to increase and improve access to equitable healthcare services for all citizens.As part of a deliberate attempt to enhance local medication manufacture, the Federal Government of Nigeria has announced its objective to reduce drug imports in the country from 60% to 40%.The Special Adviser to the President on Health, Salma Anas-Ibrahim, highlighted this breakthrough during a workshop in Abuja to strengthen collaboration between the World Health Organisation (WHO) and Nigeria. Anas-Ibrahim remarked that President Bola Tinubu has prioritised closing the health-care gap in the country. One of President Tinubu's primary agenda priorities is to increase and improve access to equitable healthcare services for all citizens. Additionally, a national health insurance scheme is being pursued, with the goal of providing coverage to at least 40% of Nigeria's population, ensuring that even the vulnerable groups have access to healthcare benefits.