Akwa Ibom health insurance agency donates laptops to boost data gathering services

As part of programmes to mark its second anniversary, Akwa Ibom State Health Insurance Agency has donated a set of computers and tablets to healthcare facilities across the state to strengthen data gathering services in an effort to further expand access to healthcare in the state. With over 20,230 enrollees, the agency is seen as one of the fastest growing health insurance agencies in the country in its vision to provide financial access to qualitative, affordable and sustainable healthcare services. The event which attracted healthcare practitioners from primary, secondary (private and public) and tertiary hospitals in all the 31 local government areas of the State had in attendance, Ekem Emmanuel, the State Commissioner for Health; Edikan Ekwere, the Chairman of Health Insurance Board and Igbemi Arthur Igbemi, the Executive Secretary of the agency among other top management officials. In his speech, Ekem lauded Governor Umo Eno for the vision of establishing the health insurance agency to expand access to affordable healthcare, adding that two years after the health insurance agency, it has recorded significant progress with many residents getting onboard for the scheme. “The governor came with a vision, he promised that healthcare will be accessible to all, his most ambitious intervention has been building new Primary Healthcare Centres across the state,’’ he said. Read also: Motorists, passengers stranded as flood cuts off Bauchi-Maiduguri highway He commended the agency for the strides recorded and urged healthcare workers in the state to be committed to their work by being dedicated, showing empathy and avoiding truancy in the discharge of their responsibilities. Also speaking, Edikan Ekwere, a Medical Foctor and Chairman of the agency, said the event was special, creating an opportunity to appreciate some of their partners in the health sector through the donation of souvenir gadgets as data collection tools, adding that in all, over 20 laptops and 10 tablets were given out to the healthcare facilities . “As we celebrate this milestone, we look forward to greater achievements in the years ahead in line with the vision of the Arise Agenda to make quality and affordable healthcare accessible to all residents of Akwa Ibom State,’’ he said. He also lauded Igbemi Arthur Igbemi, Executive Secretary of the Commission, who is also a medical doctor, for his dedication to duty and his contributions to placing the agency where it is since its inception two years ago. Welcoming the guests, Igbemi highlighted the focus of the second anniversary, saying it was to “strengthen the agency’s ability towards the realisation of the Arise Agency through the provision of gadgets and laptops to enhance data collection and management. He also lauded heads of health facilities across the state for their support and collaboration, adding that their contributions have helped in the progress made by the agency and stressed the continuous need to strengthen data management systems for evidence based planning in the health sector. Those who attended the event included medical superintendents of various general hospitals, heads of primary healthcare facilities as well as the management staff members of the agency among others. Related News City Boy Movement explains postponement of Kwara inauguration Makinde commits to policy actions on Oriire abduction inquiry report 2027: My govt will support Dangote refinery, others to conquer global market, Gbenga Hashim Share

With over 20,230 enrollees, the agency is seen as one of the fastest growing health insurance agencies in the country in its vision to provide financial access to qualitative, affordable and sustainable healthcare services. The event which attracted healthcare practitioners from primary, secondary (private and public) and tertiary hospitals in all the 31 local government areas of the State had in attendance, Ekem Emmanuel, the State Commissioner for Health; Edikan Ekwere, the Chairman of Health Insurance Board and Igbemi Arthur Igbemi, the Executive Secretary of the agency among other top management officials. In his speech, Ekem lauded Governor Umo Eno for the vision of establishing the health insurance agency to expand access to affordable healthcare, adding that two years after the health insurance agency, it has recorded significant progress with many residents getting onboard for the scheme. “The governor came with a vision, he promised that healthcare will be accessible to all, his most ambitious intervention has been building new Primary Healthcare Centres across the state,’’ he said. Read also: Motorists, passengers stranded as flood cuts off Bauchi-Maiduguri highway He commended the agency for the strides recorded and urged healthcare workers in the state to be committed to their work by being dedicated, showing empathy and avoiding truancy in the discharge of their responsibilities. Also speaking, Edikan Ekwere, a Medical Foctor and Chairman of the agency, said the event was special, creating an opportunity to appreciate some of their partners in the health sector through the donation of souvenir gadgets as data collection tools, adding that in all, over 20 laptops and 10 tablets were given out to the healthcare facilities . “As we celebrate this milestone, we look forward to greater achievements in the years ahead in line with the vision of the Arise Agenda to make quality and affordable healthcare accessible to all residents of Akwa Ibom State,’’ he said. He also lauded Igbemi Arthur Igbemi, Executive Secretary of the Commission, who is also a medical doctor, for his dedication to duty and his contributions to placing the agency where it is since its inception two years ago. Welcoming the guests, Igbemi highlighted the focus of the second anniversary, saying it was to “strengthen the agency’s ability towards the realisation of the Arise Agency through the provision of gadgets and laptops to enhance data collection and management. He also lauded heads of health facilities across the state for their support and collaboration, adding that their contributions have helped in the progress made by the agency and stressed the continuous need to strengthen data management systems for evidence based planning in the health sector. Those who attended the event included medical superintendents of various general hospitals, heads of primary healthcare facilities as well as the management staff members of the agency among others. Related News City Boy Movement explains postponement of Kwara inauguration Makinde commits to policy actions on Oriire abduction inquiry report 2027: My govt will support Dangote refinery, others to conquer global market, Gbenga Hashim Share

The event which attracted healthcare practitioners from primary, secondary (private and public) and tertiary hospitals in all the 31 local government areas of the State had in attendance, Ekem Emmanuel, the State Commissioner for Health; Edikan Ekwere, the Chairman of Health Insurance Board and Igbemi Arthur Igbemi, the Executive Secretary of the agency among other top management officials. In his speech, Ekem lauded Governor Umo Eno for the vision of establishing the health insurance agency to expand access to affordable healthcare, adding that two years after the health insurance agency, it has recorded significant progress with many residents getting onboard for the scheme. “The governor came with a vision, he promised that healthcare will be accessible to all, his most ambitious intervention has been building new Primary Healthcare Centres across the state,’’ he said. Read also: Motorists, passengers stranded as flood cuts off Bauchi-Maiduguri highway He commended the agency for the strides recorded and urged healthcare workers in the state to be committed to their work by being dedicated, showing empathy and avoiding truancy in the discharge of their responsibilities. Also speaking, Edikan Ekwere, a Medical Foctor and Chairman of the agency, said the event was special, creating an opportunity to appreciate some of their partners in the health sector through the donation of souvenir gadgets as data collection tools, adding that in all, over 20 laptops and 10 tablets were given out to the healthcare facilities . “As we celebrate this milestone, we look forward to greater achievements in the years ahead in line with the vision of the Arise Agenda to make quality and affordable healthcare accessible to all residents of Akwa Ibom State,’’ he said. He also lauded Igbemi Arthur Igbemi, Executive Secretary of the Commission, who is also a medical doctor, for his dedication to duty and his contributions to placing the agency where it is since its inception two years ago. Welcoming the guests, Igbemi highlighted the focus of the second anniversary, saying it was to “strengthen the agency’s ability towards the realisation of the Arise Agency through the provision of gadgets and laptops to enhance data collection and management. He also lauded heads of health facilities across the state for their support and collaboration, adding that their contributions have helped in the progress made by the agency and stressed the continuous need to strengthen data management systems for evidence based planning in the health sector. Those who attended the event included medical superintendents of various general hospitals, heads of primary healthcare facilities as well as the management staff members of the agency among others. Related News City Boy Movement explains postponement of Kwara inauguration Makinde commits to policy actions on Oriire abduction inquiry report 2027: My govt will support Dangote refinery, others to conquer global market, Gbenga Hashim Share

In his speech, Ekem lauded Governor Umo Eno for the vision of establishing the health insurance agency to expand access to affordable healthcare, adding that two years after the health insurance agency, it has recorded significant progress with many residents getting onboard for the scheme. “The governor came with a vision, he promised that healthcare will be accessible to all, his most ambitious intervention has been building new Primary Healthcare Centres across the state,’’ he said. Read also: Motorists, passengers stranded as flood cuts off Bauchi-Maiduguri highway He commended the agency for the strides recorded and urged healthcare workers in the state to be committed to their work by being dedicated, showing empathy and avoiding truancy in the discharge of their responsibilities. Also speaking, Edikan Ekwere, a Medical Foctor and Chairman of the agency, said the event was special, creating an opportunity to appreciate some of their partners in the health sector through the donation of souvenir gadgets as data collection tools, adding that in all, over 20 laptops and 10 tablets were given out to the healthcare facilities . “As we celebrate this milestone, we look forward to greater achievements in the years ahead in line with the vision of the Arise Agenda to make quality and affordable healthcare accessible to all residents of Akwa Ibom State,’’ he said. He also lauded Igbemi Arthur Igbemi, Executive Secretary of the Commission, who is also a medical doctor, for his dedication to duty and his contributions to placing the agency where it is since its inception two years ago. Welcoming the guests, Igbemi highlighted the focus of the second anniversary, saying it was to “strengthen the agency’s ability towards the realisation of the Arise Agency through the provision of gadgets and laptops to enhance data collection and management. He also lauded heads of health facilities across the state for their support and collaboration, adding that their contributions have helped in the progress made by the agency and stressed the continuous need to strengthen data management systems for evidence based planning in the health sector. Those who attended the event included medical superintendents of various general hospitals, heads of primary healthcare facilities as well as the management staff members of the agency among others. Related News City Boy Movement explains postponement of Kwara inauguration Makinde commits to policy actions on Oriire abduction inquiry report 2027: My govt will support Dangote refinery, others to conquer global market, Gbenga Hashim Share

“The governor came with a vision, he promised that healthcare will be accessible to all, his most ambitious intervention has been building new Primary Healthcare Centres across the state,’’ he said. Read also: Motorists, passengers stranded as flood cuts off Bauchi-Maiduguri highway He commended the agency for the strides recorded and urged healthcare workers in the state to be committed to their work by being dedicated, showing empathy and avoiding truancy in the discharge of their responsibilities. Also speaking, Edikan Ekwere, a Medical Foctor and Chairman of the agency, said the event was special, creating an opportunity to appreciate some of their partners in the health sector through the donation of souvenir gadgets as data collection tools, adding that in all, over 20 laptops and 10 tablets were given out to the healthcare facilities . “As we celebrate this milestone, we look forward to greater achievements in the years ahead in line with the vision of the Arise Agenda to make quality and affordable healthcare accessible to all residents of Akwa Ibom State,’’ he said. He also lauded Igbemi Arthur Igbemi, Executive Secretary of the Commission, who is also a medical doctor, for his dedication to duty and his contributions to placing the agency where it is since its inception two years ago. Welcoming the guests, Igbemi highlighted the focus of the second anniversary, saying it was to “strengthen the agency’s ability towards the realisation of the Arise Agency through the provision of gadgets and laptops to enhance data collection and management. He also lauded heads of health facilities across the state for their support and collaboration, adding that their contributions have helped in the progress made by the agency and stressed the continuous need to strengthen data management systems for evidence based planning in the health sector. Those who attended the event included medical superintendents of various general hospitals, heads of primary healthcare facilities as well as the management staff members of the agency among others. Related News City Boy Movement explains postponement of Kwara inauguration Makinde commits to policy actions on Oriire abduction inquiry report 2027: My govt will support Dangote refinery, others to conquer global market, Gbenga Hashim Share

Read also: Motorists, passengers stranded as flood cuts off Bauchi-Maiduguri highway He commended the agency for the strides recorded and urged healthcare workers in the state to be committed to their work by being dedicated, showing empathy and avoiding truancy in the discharge of their responsibilities. Also speaking, Edikan Ekwere, a Medical Foctor and Chairman of the agency, said the event was special, creating an opportunity to appreciate some of their partners in the health sector through the donation of souvenir gadgets as data collection tools, adding that in all, over 20 laptops and 10 tablets were given out to the healthcare facilities . “As we celebrate this milestone, we look forward to greater achievements in the years ahead in line with the vision of the Arise Agenda to make quality and affordable healthcare accessible to all residents of Akwa Ibom State,’’ he said. He also lauded Igbemi Arthur Igbemi, Executive Secretary of the Commission, who is also a medical doctor, for his dedication to duty and his contributions to placing the agency where it is since its inception two years ago. Welcoming the guests, Igbemi highlighted the focus of the second anniversary, saying it was to “strengthen the agency’s ability towards the realisation of the Arise Agency through the provision of gadgets and laptops to enhance data collection and management. He also lauded heads of health facilities across the state for their support and collaboration, adding that their contributions have helped in the progress made by the agency and stressed the continuous need to strengthen data management systems for evidence based planning in the health sector. Those who attended the event included medical superintendents of various general hospitals, heads of primary healthcare facilities as well as the management staff members of the agency among others. Related News City Boy Movement explains postponement of Kwara inauguration Makinde commits to policy actions on Oriire abduction inquiry report 2027: My govt will support Dangote refinery, others to conquer global market, Gbenga Hashim Share

He commended the agency for the strides recorded and urged healthcare workers in the state to be committed to their work by being dedicated, showing empathy and avoiding truancy in the discharge of their responsibilities. Also speaking, Edikan Ekwere, a Medical Foctor and Chairman of the agency, said the event was special, creating an opportunity to appreciate some of their partners in the health sector through the donation of souvenir gadgets as data collection tools, adding that in all, over 20 laptops and 10 tablets were given out to the healthcare facilities . “As we celebrate this milestone, we look forward to greater achievements in the years ahead in line with the vision of the Arise Agenda to make quality and affordable healthcare accessible to all residents of Akwa Ibom State,’’ he said. He also lauded Igbemi Arthur Igbemi, Executive Secretary of the Commission, who is also a medical doctor, for his dedication to duty and his contributions to placing the agency where it is since its inception two years ago. Welcoming the guests, Igbemi highlighted the focus of the second anniversary, saying it was to “strengthen the agency’s ability towards the realisation of the Arise Agency through the provision of gadgets and laptops to enhance data collection and management. He also lauded heads of health facilities across the state for their support and collaboration, adding that their contributions have helped in the progress made by the agency and stressed the continuous need to strengthen data management systems for evidence based planning in the health sector. Those who attended the event included medical superintendents of various general hospitals, heads of primary healthcare facilities as well as the management staff members of the agency among others. Related News City Boy Movement explains postponement of Kwara inauguration Makinde commits to policy actions on Oriire abduction inquiry report 2027: My govt will support Dangote refinery, others to conquer global market, Gbenga Hashim Share

Also speaking, Edikan Ekwere, a Medical Foctor and Chairman of the agency, said the event was special, creating an opportunity to appreciate some of their partners in the health sector through the donation of souvenir gadgets as data collection tools, adding that in all, over 20 laptops and 10 tablets were given out to the healthcare facilities . “As we celebrate this milestone, we look forward to greater achievements in the years ahead in line with the vision of the Arise Agenda to make quality and affordable healthcare accessible to all residents of Akwa Ibom State,’’ he said. He also lauded Igbemi Arthur Igbemi, Executive Secretary of the Commission, who is also a medical doctor, for his dedication to duty and his contributions to placing the agency where it is since its inception two years ago. Welcoming the guests, Igbemi highlighted the focus of the second anniversary, saying it was to “strengthen the agency’s ability towards the realisation of the Arise Agency through the provision of gadgets and laptops to enhance data collection and management. He also lauded heads of health facilities across the state for their support and collaboration, adding that their contributions have helped in the progress made by the agency and stressed the continuous need to strengthen data management systems for evidence based planning in the health sector. Those who attended the event included medical superintendents of various general hospitals, heads of primary healthcare facilities as well as the management staff members of the agency among others. Related News City Boy Movement explains postponement of Kwara inauguration Makinde commits to policy actions on Oriire abduction inquiry report 2027: My govt will support Dangote refinery, others to conquer global market, Gbenga Hashim Share

“As we celebrate this milestone, we look forward to greater achievements in the years ahead in line with the vision of the Arise Agenda to make quality and affordable healthcare accessible to all residents of Akwa Ibom State,’’ he said. He also lauded Igbemi Arthur Igbemi, Executive Secretary of the Commission, who is also a medical doctor, for his dedication to duty and his contributions to placing the agency where it is since its inception two years ago. Welcoming the guests, Igbemi highlighted the focus of the second anniversary, saying it was to “strengthen the agency’s ability towards the realisation of the Arise Agency through the provision of gadgets and laptops to enhance data collection and management. He also lauded heads of health facilities across the state for their support and collaboration, adding that their contributions have helped in the progress made by the agency and stressed the continuous need to strengthen data management systems for evidence based planning in the health sector. Those who attended the event included medical superintendents of various general hospitals, heads of primary healthcare facilities as well as the management staff members of the agency among others. Related News City Boy Movement explains postponement of Kwara inauguration Makinde commits to policy actions on Oriire abduction inquiry report 2027: My govt will support Dangote refinery, others to conquer global market, Gbenga Hashim Share

He also lauded Igbemi Arthur Igbemi, Executive Secretary of the Commission, who is also a medical doctor, for his dedication to duty and his contributions to placing the agency where it is since its inception two years ago. Welcoming the guests, Igbemi highlighted the focus of the second anniversary, saying it was to “strengthen the agency’s ability towards the realisation of the Arise Agency through the provision of gadgets and laptops to enhance data collection and management. He also lauded heads of health facilities across the state for their support and collaboration, adding that their contributions have helped in the progress made by the agency and stressed the continuous need to strengthen data management systems for evidence based planning in the health sector. Those who attended the event included medical superintendents of various general hospitals, heads of primary healthcare facilities as well as the management staff members of the agency among others. Related News City Boy Movement explains postponement of Kwara inauguration Makinde commits to policy actions on Oriire abduction inquiry report 2027: My govt will support Dangote refinery, others to conquer global market, Gbenga Hashim Share

Welcoming the guests, Igbemi highlighted the focus of the second anniversary, saying it was to “strengthen the agency’s ability towards the realisation of the Arise Agency through the provision of gadgets and laptops to enhance data collection and management. He also lauded heads of health facilities across the state for their support and collaboration, adding that their contributions have helped in the progress made by the agency and stressed the continuous need to strengthen data management systems for evidence based planning in the health sector. Those who attended the event included medical superintendents of various general hospitals, heads of primary healthcare facilities as well as the management staff members of the agency among others. Related News City Boy Movement explains postponement of Kwara inauguration Makinde commits to policy actions on Oriire abduction inquiry report 2027: My govt will support Dangote refinery, others to conquer global market, Gbenga Hashim Share

He also lauded heads of health facilities across the state for their support and collaboration, adding that their contributions have helped in the progress made by the agency and stressed the continuous need to strengthen data management systems for evidence based planning in the health sector. Those who attended the event included medical superintendents of various general hospitals, heads of primary healthcare facilities as well as the management staff members of the agency among others. Related News City Boy Movement explains postponement of Kwara inauguration Makinde commits to policy actions on Oriire abduction inquiry report 2027: My govt will support Dangote refinery, others to conquer global market, Gbenga Hashim Share

Those who attended the event included medical superintendents of various general hospitals, heads of primary healthcare facilities as well as the management staff members of the agency among others. Related News City Boy Movement explains postponement of Kwara inauguration Makinde commits to policy actions on Oriire abduction inquiry report 2027: My govt will support Dangote refinery, others to conquer global market, Gbenga Hashim Share