03/11/2026
Health insurance is not just a healthcare option; it is an important safeguard against the financial burden that illness can place on individuals and families.
During my remarks at the health insurance sensitisation and awareness programme organised by the Kwara State Health Insurance Agency (KwHIA) at Primary Health Care Centre, Igbo Oro, Offa, I emphasised the need for everyone to understand the value of health insurance and take steps to secure healthcare coverage.
A single health challenge can drain a family's savings or even push a household into financial hardship. We cannot always predict when illness will occur, but we can take steps to prepare for its financial implications. Health insurance provides an opportunity to access needed healthcare without having to bear the full cost of treatment at the point of need.
I encouraged participants to find out about the different health insurance options available, understand their benefits and requirements, and choose a plan that best suits their needs and circumstances. The goal is to ensure that more people and families are protected and can seek medical attention when necessary without the fear of overwhelming expenses.
Human capital development remains central to the vision of His Excellency, Mallam AbdulRahman AbdulRazaq, CON, Governor of Kwara State. Through sustained attention to critical sectors such as education and healthcare, his administration continues to invest in the well-being, knowledge and productivity of our people. Expanding health insurance coverage is an important part of this vision, as a healthy population is better positioned to learn, work and contribute meaningfully to the development of our communities.
I commend KwHIA for taking this important message closer to the people and appreciate His Excellency for his commitment to improving access to affordable healthcare in the state.
My message is simple: Tell everyone to tell everyone about health insurance. Let us spread the awareness, encourage enrolment and help more families secure their health and financial well-being.