Health Officials in Nigeria’s Yobe State Convene for Strategic Planning Session

A five-day training session is underway in Yobe State, Nigeria, aimed at harmonizing the state’s health sector annual operational plan for 2025. The event, organized by the Yobe State Ministry of Health and Human Services, is expected to bring together various stakeholders to identify key priorities and develop strategies to improve healthcare delivery in the state.

According to Dr. Babaga Kundi Machina, the Executive Secretary of the Yobe State Primary Healthcare Board, the workshop is a culmination of efforts to streamline the state’s healthcare sector. “This is a culmination of efforts that have started earlier, where all agencies in the state have been mandated to go and look inward,” he explained. Dr. Machina emphasized the importance of participant input, urging them to actively contribute to the workshop and shape the future of healthcare in Yobe State.

The training session is aligned with the federal government’s strategic blueprint for the health sector, ensuring that Yobe State’s priorities are in line with national objectives. Dr. Lawan Gana, the Yobe State Commissioner for Health, highlighted the significance of the annual operational plan in preventing overlaps among agencies and partners during project execution. He expressed optimism about the positive outcomes of the workshop, which is expected to result in a comprehensive plan to improve healthcare services in the state.

The workshop brings together officials from various agencies and stakeholders to work towards a common goal: improving healthcare delivery in Yobe State. The event is a crucial step towards ensuring that the state’s healthcare sector is effective, efficient, and aligned with national priorities. With the input of participants and the expertise of healthcare professionals, the outcome of the workshop is expected to be a game-changer for the state’s healthcare sector.