The President of the Federal Republic of Nigeria, Pres. Bola Ahmed Tinubu GCFR has directed the compulsory implementation of health insurance across all Ministries, Departments, and Agencies, in line with the National Health Insurance Authority Act, 2022.
According to a statement by his Special Adviser on Information and Strategy, Bayo Onanuga, on Wednesday, the President instructed the Secretary to the Government of the Federation to issue a service-wide circular mandating compliance.
The directive covers five key areas, including the compulsory enrolment of all MDA employees under the NHIA health insurance plan. Agencies may also adopt supplementary private insurance where necessary.
“All entities participating in public procurement must present a valid NHIA-issued Health Insurance Certificate as part of their eligibility documentation.“
This certificate confirms compliance with the mandatory health insurance requirement and serves as a condition precedent for continuing any procurement-related engagement.