The Federal Government has renewed its push for stronger collaboration with the Christian Health Association of Nigeria (CHAN) as part of efforts to expand access to healthcare and social protection services across Nigeria.
Minister of Humanitarian Affairs and Poverty Reduction, Bernard M. Doro, made this known while receiving a CHAN delegation led by its Country Director, Suleiman Mshelia, during a courtesy visit to the ministry.
Doro stressed that partnerships with credible organisations remain essential to delivering effective humanitarian support, especially in vulnerable and underserved communities. He noted that closer cooperation with CHAN would help bridge critical gaps in healthcare delivery and strengthen the reach of government programmes.
The minister maintained that expanding collaboration with faith-based institutions is a practical approach to improving outcomes in areas where public infrastructure remains limited. He added that such partnerships would enhance both efficiency and impact in addressing poverty and health challenges nationwide.
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In his remarks, Mshelia outlined CHAN’s role as a major provider of healthcare services through its network of church-owned facilities, particularly in remote and hard-to-reach areas. He reaffirmed the organisation’s readiness to support government initiatives aimed at improving health outcomes and social welfare.
The meeting, attended by senior aides including Daniel Dungdalyop and Ajijelek Augustine, as well as members of the CHAN delegation, reflects a growing emphasis on public-private and faith-based collaboration in Nigeria’s development strategy.
The renewed engagement signals a broader effort by the Federal Government to leverage partnerships in strengthening healthcare systems and expanding social protection frameworks, particularly for populations most in need.
