The Federal Government will on September 9 and 10, 2025, convene a two-day National Stakeholders’ Dialogue on Power in the Health Sector at the State House Banquet Hall, Presidential Villa, Abuja.
The high-level dialogue, jointly organized by the Federal Ministry of Health and Social Welfare in collaboration with the Federal Ministry of Power, will focus on sustainable, reliable, and climate-smart electricity solutions for Nigeria’s health facilities.
President Bola Ahmed Tinubu will attend as the Special Guest of Honour. A key highlight of the event will be the signing of a Power and Health Compact, reaffirming government’s commitment to ensuring efficient and uninterrupted power supply to tertiary health institutions in line with the President’s Renewed Hope Agenda and the health sector’s 4-Point Agenda.
The theme of the dialogue is “Powering Health Through Public-Private Synergy: Energising Nigeria’s Health Sector for the Future.” The forum will bring together policymakers, energy experts, healthcare leaders, private sector innovators, and development partners.
Among its objectives are assessing Nigeria’s power policy environment as it affects health facilities, showcasing innovative energy solutions, strengthening public-private partnerships, promoting climate-smart financing models, and developing a collaborative framework for power interventions across all levels of care.
The event will also feature a Technology and Innovation Exhibition, where companies, startups, and solution providers are expected to showcase products and services that can improve energy reliability in hospitals and clinics.
Speaking on the importance of the dialogue, the Coordinating Minister of Health and Social Welfare, Prof. Muhammad Ali Pate, stressed; “Power is health. Without reliable electricity, vaccines spoil, surgeries stall, and lives are lost. This Dialogue is about securing Nigeria’s health facilities with sustainable energy to save lives today and safeguard our future.”
Minister of State for Health, Dr. Iziaq Adekunle Salako, added; “A hospital without power is a hospital without hope. This dialogue is not just about policy; it is about delivery. We are setting the stage for real solutions that benefit patients and frontline health workers.”
On his part, the Minister of Power, Chief Adebayo Adelabu, described the dialogue as a landmark step.
“This collaboration is a landmark step towards a future where Nigeria’s health sector is energised through sustainable, climate-smart systems. It sends a clear signal to investors that the sector is open, viable, and ready for transformation.”
The National Stakeholders’ Dialogue on Power in the Health Sector is expected to mark a turning point in building resilient health infrastructure powered by modern energy systems.
