The Hon. Speaker Gombe State House of Assembly visits LISDEL to Further Discuss Capacity Development

The Speaker Gombe State House of Assembly, RT. Hon. Abubakar Luggerewo, paid an official visit to LISDEL’s office to further discuss the proposed capacity development, and applying learning to subsequent Legislative work in Gombe health sector. His visit to LISDEL confirms his commitment to the Strengthening Government Partnerships and Advocacy for PHC (SPAG) Project in the State.

He stated this while speaking to LISDEL’s Executive Director, Mrs Juliana Abude-Aribo.

His visit coincided with an inhouse Orientation and Induction Workshop of the SPAG Project team.

Background/Rationale of the SPAG PROJECT

The Legislative Initiative for Sustainable Development (LISDEL) as part of its mission to support health system strengthening efforts in Nigeria and improve the overall socio-economic wellbeing of all Nigerians is currently implementing the Strengthening Government Partnerships and Advocacy for PHC (SPAG) Project. The Gates Foundation-funded Project is being implemented at the national level and in Lagos, Kaduna and Gombe States, with the goal of optimizing Primary Health Care (PHC) and targeting RMNCAH-N through the delivery of the following primary outcomes:

• Improved government awareness, oversight, accountability, and implementation of the Basic Health Care Provision Fund (BHCPF);
• Improved salience and capacity of policymakers and government stakeholders to effectively influence health systems strengthening efforts including BHCPF; and
• Improved inclusion of new voices and champions, particularly women, to drive PHC advocacy priorities within government platforms

Contributed by Eruemolor Angela (LISDEL)