• Nominees must either operate/reside in Nigeria or be effecting positive change in Nigeria.
• Nominations are free and do not attract any fee.
• Gala & Awards Night to hold November 14, 2025

Lagos, Nigeria — August 20, 2025

Private Sector Health Alliance of Nigeria (PSHAN) is pleased to announce that nominations are now officially open to the public for the third edition of the PSHAN Annual Gala & Awards Night; a national platform that celebrates excellence, innovation, and transformative impact in Nigeria’s health sector.

This year’s event, themed “Champions for Change: Celebrating Impact,” seeks to recognise individuals, organisations, and initiatives that are advancing healthcare outcomes and catalysing change within communities across the country. Members of the public are invited to submit nominations for outstanding champions who are shaping the future of healthcare in Nigeria.

Speaking on the opening of nominations, Dr. Tinuola Akinbolagbe, MD/CEO of PSHAN, stated:
“We believe that real change begins with recognising those who are doing the work to make healthcare better, more inclusive, and more sustainable. This awards platform is not only about celebrating achievements; it is about amplifying the stories of resilience, leadership, and innovation that often go unnoticed. We urge the public to participate by nominating the changemakers around them: those whose work speaks louder than accolades, but who truly deserve to be celebrated.”

The award categories for 2025 have been redefined to accommodate a broad spectrum of contributions, from well-established healthcare pioneers to emerging voices and underserved actors in the ecosystem. The 2025 awards will span 25 sub-categories across the 5 key award categories: Government MDAs for impactful public health initiatives; Media & Innovative Health Communications for excellence in health storytelling and digital influence; Indigenous NGOs, Local Healthcare Institutions & Community-Based Organisations for grassroots healthcare delivery; Individuals for outstanding contributions to health advocacy and service; and the Organised Private Sector for leadership and innovation in healthcare partnerships and innovations.

An independent panel of expert judges drawn from academia, public health, strategy consulting, development, media, and the private sector will evaluate all eligible nominations to ensure a fair, transparent, and merit-based nomination process.

Eligibility requirements for nominees include the following: they must either reside in or have demonstrable impact in Nigeria; individual nominees must be 18 years or older; multiple nominations across various categories are permitted; however, self-nominations are not allowed. Submissions will be assessed based on demonstrable impact, innovation, alignment with health equity goals, and evidence of sustainability.

Notable past awardees include the Lagos State Ministry of Health (LSMOH), recognised for a consistent leadership in public health governance; Dr. Chikwe Ihekweazu, Assistant Director General, World Health Organisation, for his outstanding leadership in public health and pandemic preparedness; Dr. Filani Oyebanji, Honourable Commissioner for Health and Human Services, Ekiti State, for his exceptional contributions in improving health outcomes in Nigeria; Dr. Stella Okoli (OON), Founder & CEO of Emzor, celebrated for her pioneering role in local pharmaceutical development; Dr. Chinonso Egemba (popularly known as Aproko Doctor), for his digital health advocacy and grassroots education; and Healthtracka, founded by Ifeoluwa Dare-Johnson, for revolutionising access to diagnostics through technology, among others.

Selected awardees will be honoured at the PSHAN Annual Gala & Awards Night, which is scheduled to hold on Friday, November 14, 2025, at Civic Centre, Lagos. The highly anticipated gathering will bring together public and private sector leaders, development partners, and frontline health innovators to honour the best of the best in Nigeria’s health sector.

The public is encouraged to nominate deserving individuals and organisations by visiting: www.pshan.org/gala

Nigeria’s healthcare system is in dire need of transformation, with nearly one in 25 women facing the risk of dying during childbirth. Despite being one of Africa’s largest economies, the country’s healthcare statistics are alarming, with high maternal mortality rates, underfunded health budgets, and uneven access to quality services. However, in recent years, the private sector has emerged as a vital partner in achieving national health goals. Iyadunni Olubode and Dr Tinuola Akinbolagbe writes

Once viewed as a peripheral player in public health, Nigeria’s private sector is rapidly becoming a central force in advancing national health goals, bridging systemic gaps, and accelerating progress toward Universal Health Coverage (UHC). The sector’s growing role marks a crucial shift in how health care is envisioned, financed, and delivered in the country.

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L-R: Head of Corporate Communications, Private Sector Health Alliance of Nigeria (PSHAN), Clifford Egbomeade; Managing Director, Vcare Diagnostics Ltd, Dr. Wale Olusanya; Director of Policy, PSHAN, Dr. Anne Adah-Ogoh; Veteran Nollywood Actor/Producer, Segun Arinze; Veteran Nollywood Actor/Producer, Iretiola Doyle; and Head of Membership and Partnerships, PSHAN, Muyiwa Olowoporoku; at PSHAN’s Cocktails & Conversations event held in Ikoyi, Lagos, recently.

LAGOS, NIGERIA — An evening of insight, connection, and shared commitment marked the Private Sector Health Alliance of Nigeria (PSHAN)’s official “Cocktails & Conversations” mixer held on Thursday, July 17, 2025, at Herel Play, Ikoyi, Lagos The event brought together corporate executives, healthcare advocates, and development partners to explore how private sector collaboration can help transform Nigeria’s healthcare landscape.

Themed “Together for Health: Building Healthier Communities Through Collective Action,” the mixer spotlighted PSHAN’s flagship Adopt-A-Healthcare Facility Program (ADHFP) and encouraged new partnerships across sectors.

Expanding Corporate Participation

Speaking during the evening, PSHAN’s Head of Membership and Partnerships, Muyiwa Olowoporoku, outlined multiple pathways for organizations to get involved. These include volunteering, primary healthcare facility adoption, donations, and premium membership packages.

He added that the alliance is open not just to corporations, but also to individual professionals and passionate community volunteers who help share healthcare stories from the grassroots.

“We believe partnerships are powerful tools for change,” said Olowoporoku. “This event was about starting conversations that lead to action. We’re excited to see the momentum build.”

Showcasing Strategic Partnerships

Key partners used the event to reaffirm their commitment to healthcare advancement. MTN Foundation, represented by Senior Manager Edward Fagbohun, spoke about the company’s ongoing support for impact-led initiatives.

PiggyVest CEO Somtochukwu Ifezue emphasized the importance of engaging younger Nigerians in advocacy and announced plans to co-develop a new PSHAN digital platform that will boost outreach and accessibility.

Tackling Infrastructure Gaps

Discussions at the mixer also addressed Nigeria’s significant healthcare infrastructure gap. Data presented during the event revealed that fewer than 20 percent of the country’s 30,000 primary health centres are currently functioning effectively. This reality underscores the urgency of PSHAN’s facility adoption model and its call for private sector support.

Veteran actor and producer Ireti Doyle added her voice to the evening’s message, stressing the importance of reaching communities that are often overlooked in national healthcare efforts.

Looking Ahead to the Gala

The event also served as a build-up to PSHAN’s third Annual Gala & Awards Night, scheduled for November 14, 2025. The gala will celebrate individuals and organizations driving transformation across Nigeria’s healthcare system.

PSHAN’s Head of Corporate Communications, Clifford Egbomeade, encouraged guests to take the evening’s conversations back into their organizations and networks.

“The success of this event shows that collective impact is possible. We are just getting started—let’s continue this everywhere we go,” Egbomeade said.

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Our Head, Memberships and Partnerships Ota Akhigbe represented PSHAN’s MD/CEO at Nigeria’s Human Capital Development (HCD) Program.

The program was designed with the belief that human capital development plays a critical role in addressing poverty while ensuring participatory and sustainable economic growth. This is why efforts were channeled to increase investments in the Nigerian people and improve Nigeria’s human capital development indices.

The event focused on identifying pathways through which a laser focus on adolescent girls can help kickstart and fast-track the process.

PSHAN’s role is to shine a light on areas where Public-Private Sector interventions to rescue and improve better healthcare outcomes can influence the value of Nigeria’s human capital development and bring about the change needed to halt the effects of factors contributing to the stalled demographic transition in Nigeria.

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PSHAN hosted members of the press at a Press Conference for the ADHFP launch event, held on the 27th of October, 2022 at our official headquarters at Plot 2, Ajose Adeogun, Victoria Island, Lagos.

The Press Coference was held to formally introduce the Adopt a Healthcare Facility Programme to the general public through the members of the press and to also raise awareness/understanding of the current state of primary healthcare centers in Nigeria and how the Adopt a Healthcare Facility Programme intends to make this better through adoption by Corporate Organizations, International Development Organizations, and Other Institutions in the private and public sectors.

In attendance was Afolabi Aiyela (Head, Corporate Communications, PSHAN), Ota Akhigbe (Head, Memberships and Partnerships, PSHAN), Dr. Tinuola Akinbolagbe (Chief Executive Officer, PSHAN) and Adeyinka Shittu (Policy Officer, PSHAN).

We are pleased to announce our partnership with PPPHealth4All to promote societal, economic and environmental benefits for healthcare projects that are in line with the sustainable Development Goals (SDG’s)

This agreement exemplifies our desire to collaborate with companies that share our
vision of establishing a public-private partnership to drive the health care system.

PPPHealth4All platform that is already serving 61 countries, was designed to assist
public and private sectors to develop sustainable and people-centered healthcare PPPs.
It disrupts the current PPP healthcare market by transforming and democratizing
PPP project preparation and implementation.

Follow PPPHealth4All on all platforms to get up-to-date information on their activities.

The Private Sector Health Alliance of Nigeria (PSHAN) is pleased to welcome Nigeria Health Watch as a new strategic partner. And a Memorandum of Understanding has been signed to formalize the collaboration.

Nigeria Health Watch has been in the business of providing high-quality, well-researched health reporting and using the power of storytelling to give a face and a voice to health issues that have affected Nigerians since 2009.

What they do

Nigeria Health Watch’s mission aims at ensuring that Nigerians have the tools and knowledge to make informed decisions about their health. They seek to advocate for improved access to health services at the federal and state level, promoting transparency and health reform where needed.

Their vision

Nigeria Health Watch is committed to working with stakeholders, through advocacy to realize its vision of a Nigeria where all people, irrespective of income, have access to improved and affordable quality health care.

The agreement brings together PSHAN’s connections to foster Public and Private Sector support for health and the Nigeria Health Watch’s connections to hold duty-bearers accountable to deliver on health promises and policies that will lead to positive change in the Nigerian health sector.

You can also check out their website and social media handles:

www.nigeriahealthwatch.com

Twitter: Nighealthwatch

Instagram: NigeriaHealthWatch

INVITATION TO TENDER
PROPOSED REHABILITATION OF PRIMARY HEALTHCARE CENTRES IN DELTA AND BAUCHI STATES.

The Private Sector Health Alliance of Nigeria invites all prospective bidders to apply for eligibility and subsequently bid for the upgrade of:

1.       Model PHC Boji Boji-Agbor, Ika South LGA, Delta State.
2.       Jumberi PHC, Katagum LGA, Bauchi State.
 

The works include but are not limited to the construction of drains, paving and landscaping, mechanical and electrical services rehabilitation, revitalization of wall surfaces (fence, buildings, etc.), and the installation of signs and signages.

The conditions for the prospective tenderers are listed as follows:

1. The annual turnover of the bidding company must not be less than 10 million Naira preferably in the last three years.
2. There must be evidence of company registration under the Company and Allied Matters Act (CAMA) and relevant professional/regulatory bodies.
3. Bidders are to submit the following:
   • Company profile with details of professional/educational qualification and experience of key personnel indicated.
   • Evidence of three similar completed projects.
   • Evidence of three projects completed in a similar location.
   • 3-year audited account/tax clearance.
   • Evidence of financial capability supported by six (6) months of company bank statements, reference letter  from banks, and credit facility of 10 million Naira at the minimum.
   • Affidavit on company integrity to demonstrate that none of the officials of State

Government Ministry of Health, State Primary Healthcare Centre Development Agency (SPHCDA), and the respective Local Government Areas, is a director, shareholder, or has any fiduciary relationship with the company.

4. Interested companies should send all documents listed above, both hard and soft copy within two weeks of the date of this publication (not later than May 31^st, 2022) to THE PRIVATE SECTOR HEALTH ALLIANCE OF NIGERIA, 6th Floor, Zenon House, 2 Ajose Adeogun Street, Victoria Island, Lagos, and the email address communications@pshan.org.

 
Note: Kindly indicate the PHC of interest as the subject.
 

5. Tenderer must show evidence of study and understanding of project bid documents and drawings vis-a-vis visit(s) made to the site, with evidence of video records, survey reports, and environmental impact assessment of the renovation works.

This Invitation to Tender shall not attract any costs to the Private Sector Health Alliance of Nigeria on account of responses from intending bidders, and the process can be terminated at any time without any explanation if deemed necessary by the Private Sector Health Alliance of Nigeria.

Download “Invitation To Tender”