The Federal Government has approved and released N32.9 billion under the Basic Health Care Provision Fund, BHCPF, marking the third round of disbursement for 2025.
The announcement was made on Wednesday by the Coordinating Minister of Health and Social Welfare, Prof. Muhammad Pate, in a statement titled ‘The Red Letter.’
According to Prof. Pate, the funds are aimed at strengthening primary healthcare delivery across the country, ensuring that every Nigerian community benefits directly from improved health services.
“Today, the Government of the Federal Republic of Nigeria has approved and released N32.9bn through the Basic Health Care Provision Fund, BHCPF, the third round this year.
“This money is not sitting in Abuja. It has already begun its journey into the commercial bank accounts of primary health care facilities in every ward across Nigeria.
“It is your clinic’s money. It is your community’s chance. It is your country’s promise,” Prof Pate said.
The Minister emphasized that local health facilities have full authority to plan and spend in collaboration with their communities to strengthen service delivery.
“The health committee in your ward, your traditional leaders, your women’s and youth groups, your faith-based organisations—all of you are meant to sit together, decide together, and spend together on what will make your facility stronger, safer, and more ready to serve.
“This fund is the heartbeat of Nigeria’s renewed hope in health—a signal that government is not only fulfilling its responsibility as the custodian of the fund, but trusting you to help safeguard that spending.
“But too often, we have observed that communities stand aside. Our community members and institutions do not ask how the money is used, or if it reaches the people it was meant for. When that happens, silence becomes a loss,” he emphasised.
Prof. Pate explained that ‘The Red Letter’ serves as a national call to action, urging citizens to take part in health governance at the community level by engaging with local health committees, ensuring transparency, and monitoring the use of funds.
“Each Naira in this N32.9 billion is a seed. When you nurture it with vigilance and pride, it grows into medicine, safe births, better infrastructure, and lives saved. When you neglect it, it withers into waste.
“Let this Red Letter reach every community, every ward, and every home. Let it remind us that the health of Nigeria lies in the hands of Nigerians.
“Together, we plan. Together, we spend. Together, we protect life,” he concluded.
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