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01/05/2026

From all of us at NISPHFA Happy Workers Day!
1st May, 2026

28/04/2026

NISPHFA BOSS PUSHES FOR STRONGER PARTNERSHIP TO REGULATE PRIVATE HEALTH FACILITIES

The Executive Chairman of the Niger State Private Health Facilities Agency (NISPHFA), Dr. Abdullahi Suleiman, has called for stronger collaboration with the Niger State Urban Development Board to enhance the regulation and standardization of private health facilities across the State.

Dr. Suleiman made the call during a courtesy visit to the Board, where he emphasized that effective regulation of private healthcare responsible for over 80 percent of service delivery requires a coordinated, multi-sectoral approach.

He explained that NISPHFA was established to register, regulate, and ensure compliance with standards among private health facilities, with a strong focus on patient safety and quality service delivery. According to him, the involvement of the Urban Development Board is crucial, particularly in ensuring that facilities meet required structural and infrastructural standards.

The Executive Chairman outlined key licensing requirements, including professional certification, evidence of tax payment, ground rent, and successful on-the-spot inspections. He stressed that the Agency would not compromise on standards, noting that any facility found structurally unfit would not be approved, regardless of its professional credentials.

“Our major objective is to promote ethics and ensure that private health facilities operate within acceptable standards,” he said.

Dr. Suleiman also used the opportunity to present the Agency’s operational and regulatory guidelines to the Director-General of the Board, as part of efforts to deepen institutional collaboration.

Addressing concerns raised by private facility operators over multiple taxation, he urged the Board to develop lasting solutions to the issue.

In response, the Director-General of the Niger State Urban Development Board, Abdulrahman J.G. Muhammad Chata, commended the initiative and assured the Agency of the Board’s full support. He noted that the establishment of NISPHFA was timely, given existing challenges in the private health sector, and expressed confidence in the Agency’s capacity to drive reforms.

Chata further disclosed that Staff of the Board would work closely with NISPHFA during facility inspections to ensure compliance with building and infrastructural standards.

Also speaking, the Director Operations of NISPHFA, Dr. Sadiq Hussaini, called for sustained guidance and synergy between both institutions, noting that their mandates are closely aligned.
24/04/2026

19/04/2026

NISPHFA CHAIRMAN URGES PRIVATE HEALTH PRACTITIONERS TO COMPLY WITH NEW REGULATIONS

The Executive Chairman of the Niger State Private Health Facilities Agency (NISPHFA), Dr. Suleiman Abdullahi, has urged members of the Association of Private Medical Practitioners of Nigeria and the Guild of Medical Laboratory Directors to comply with newly introduced policies aimed at sanitizing the healthcare sector, eliminating illegal activities, and protecting patient safety across the state.

Dr. Abdullahi made the call while receiving delegations from the two associations during separate visits to his office in Minna.

He stressed that no individual or group should operate any health facility without proper registration or valid license revalidation, warning that defaulters would face sanctions.

The Executive Chairman also announced an additional one-week extension of the registration deadline, encouraging operators of private health facilities to take advantage of the opportunity to regularize their status or risk facing the consequences of non-compliance.

In their separate remarks, the leadership of both associations expressed appreciation to the agency for its engagement and assured the state government of their readiness to comply with the new regulations in the interest of restoring sanity and professionalism in the healthcare sector.
16/04/2026

16/04/2026

NIGER STATE PRIVATE HEALTH FACILITIES AGENCY SEEKS ENFORCEMENT PARTNERSHIP WITH CIVIL DEFENCE, VIGILANTE CORPS

The Niger State Private Health Facilities Agency (NISPHFA) has intensified efforts to strengthen regulatory enforcement in the healthcare sector through strategic collaboration with security Agencies in the State.

During a familiarization visit to the Niger State Command of the Nigeria Security and Civil Defence Corps(NSCDC), and the Vigilante Corps, the agency’s delegation, led by the Director of Operations Dr. Sadiq Hussaini reiterated its commitment to sanitizing the private healthcare space.

Dr. Hussaini stated that the Agency is fully prepared to identify and eliminate unregistered and substandard healthcare providers operating across the State. He emphasized that the Agency’s primary objective is to improve ethical medical practices and ensure patient safety.

The Director of Operations stressed the need for a strong and mutually beneficial partnership with enforcement bodies to effectively achieve the Agency’s mandate.

In his response, the Commandant of the Niger State Command of the Nigeria Security and Civil Defence Corps, Suberu Siyaka Aniviye assured the delegation of the Corps’ readiness to collaborate with the Agency. He commended the leadership of the NISPHFA for what he described as a timely and necessary initiative aimed at protecting public health.

Similarly, the Commandant of the Vigilante Corps Nasiru Muhammad Manta expressed willingness to support the Agency’s activities, noting that their doors remain open for cooperation whenever needed.

The visit marks a significant step toward inter-agency collaboration, as the state government moves to clamp down on illegal medical practices and ensure higher standards in the delivery of healthcare services.

15-4-2026

15/04/2026

STRENGTHENING COLLABORATION FOR BETTER HEALTHCARE DELIVERY

The Niger State Private Health Facilities Agency (NISPHFA) held a strategic meeting with the Association of Private Clinic Proprietors (APCP) at the Conference Room of the Drug Management Agency (DMA).

The engagement focused on fostering stronger collaboration, enhancing service delivery standards, and addressing key challenges within the private healthcare sector in Niger State.

In attendance was the Executive Chairman Dr. Suleiman Abdullahi and Executive Director of the Drug Management Agency, Dr. Umar Ndagi, alongside key stakeholders committed to advancing quality and accessible healthcare.

NISPHFA remains dedicated to building partnerships that will drive impactful and sustainable improvements across the health sector.

13/04/2026

WE WILL INTEGRATE PRIVATE FACILITIES INTO DONOR PROGRAMMES, END QUACKERY IN NIGER HEALTH SECTOR - DR. SULAIMAN

The Executive Chairman of the Niger State Private Health Facilities Agency (NiSPHFA), Dr. Abdullahi Suleiman, has reaffirmed the Agency’s commitment to strengthening healthcare delivery by integrating private health facilities into donor-supported programmes under the New Niger Health Agenda of Governor Mohammed Umaru Bago.

Speaking during a courtesy visit to Unis Medical Laboratory in Suleja, Dr. Suleiman highlighted the vital role of the private sector, which accounts for over 60% of healthcare services in Nigeria. He noted that despite existing challenges, private providers remain indispensable to the system.

He emphasized the importance of laboratory services, describing accurate diagnosis as the foundation of effective healthcare. According to him, the role of medical laboratory scientists is critical and cannot be overstated.

Dr. Suleiman reiterated that NiSPHFA is mandated to register, regulate, and enforce minimum standards across private health establishments. He stressed that the Agency will also take decisive action against unregistered and unqualified operators to safeguard public health.

He further disclosed that following the repeal of the former regulatory unit’s law on May 25, 2025, all responsibilities have now been fully transferred to the Agency. He urged private health facilities to work through their professional associations and comply with all requirements for proper registration and certification.

On compliance and monitoring, he announced that routine inspections will be conducted up to three times annually, alongside the establishment of zonal offices across the State, with Suleja serving as the Zone B headquarters.

Importantly, Dr. Suleiman assured stakeholders that the Agency will address key challenges such as multiple taxation through strategic engagement, while also protecting duly registered facilities from harassment.

“We are committed to supporting all lawful operators while ensuring that illegal practices are eliminated,” he stated.

Stakeholders at the meeting expressed concern over the high number of unregistered laboratories in the State but welcomed the Agency’s intervention as a timely step toward restoring order and professionalism.

In a related visit to Berith Specialist Hospital, the Agency also engaged with Dr. Okechukwu N. Dominic, Chairman of the Association of Nigerian Private Medical Practitioners (ANPMP), Suleja Zone, where discussions centered on collaboration and the proposed establishment of a joint task force to eliminate quackery.

The initiative received strong support from stakeholders, including Dr. John Badejo of Citizen Hospital, who highlighted the importance of Continuous Medical Education (CME) in improving standards and aligning with global best practices.

Together, we are building a safer, more efficient, and more professional healthcare system in Niger State.

12/04/2026

NISPHFA REAFFIRMS COMMITMENT TO PROTECT, NOT HARASS PRIVATE HEALTH PROVIDERS

The Executive Chairman of the Niger State Private Health Facilities Agency (NISPHFA), Dr. Abdullahi Suleiman, has reassured stakeholders that the Agency is committed to protecting private health providers from undue interference, harassment, and exploitation—while promoting fairness, professionalism, and quality healthcare delivery across the State.

Speaking during a stakeholders’ engagement at the Office of the Director of Primary Health Care in Gurara LGA, Dr. Suleiman emphasized that NISPHFA is a supportive and regulatory body, not a punitive one.

He highlighted that the Agency, established on May 21, 2025, following the Governor’s assent, marks a significant transition from the former regulatory board to a more structured and legally backed institution. NISPHFA now oversees the licensing, regulation, and monitoring of all private health facilities, including hospitals, clinics, and laboratories.

According to him, the Agency’s core mandate is to ensure quality and patient safety by enforcing minimum standards in staffing, equipment, hygiene, and service delivery. He added that NISPHFA will also promote accountability by addressing complaints, curbing quackery, and shutting down unsafe facilities when necessary.

Dr. Suleiman stressed the importance of the private sector, noting that over 60% of healthcare services in Nigeria are delivered by private providers. He called for stronger collaboration, especially at the Primary Health Care (PHC) level, which serves as the first point of contact for most citizens.

He further disclosed that the Agency will:

Provide a unified platform for private health operators

Protect providers from multiple taxation

Foster partnerships under national health programmes

Introduce Continuous Medical Education (CME) programmes

Digitalize all payments to eliminate cash transactions

Issue secure, verifiable certificates with barcode features

Additionally, the Agency will conduct periodic unannounced inspections and establish task forces across all LGAs to tackle quackery and non-compliance. A one-month window has also been announced for facility registration and revalidation, with assurance of confidentiality for whistleblowers.

In his remarks, the Director of Primary Health Care in Gurara LGA, Idris Abdulkadir, commended the State Government for this initiative, describing it as a long-overdue intervention. He also called for the inclusion of private providers in the Basic Health Care Provision Fund.

Stakeholders at the meeting welcomed the reforms and called for clearer regulatory guidelines across all levels of care, as well as strategies to address unregistered home-based practices.

The NISPHFA team also carried out advocacy visits to key health facilities across the State, reinforcing collaboration, improving data management, and promoting integration of private providers into State health programmes.

Together, we are building a safer, more accountable, and inclusive healthcare system for all.

01/04/2026

NEW SHERIFF IN TOWN FOR PRIVATE HEALTHCARE IN NIGER STATE

The Niger State Commissioner for Health, Dr. Murtala Muhammad Bagana, has formally received and welcomed the newly appointed Executive Chairman of the Niger State Private Health Facilities Agency, Dr Abdullahi Suleiman, to the Ministry of Health.

Dr. Abdullahi presented his appointment letter during the visit, marking his first official engagement with the Ministry in his new capacity.

Represented by the Permanent Secretary, Dr. Abdullahi Imam, the Commissioner described the appointment of Dr. Abdullahi as the pioneer Executive Chairman of the Agency as a significant step toward strengthening healthcare regulation in the State. He urged management and Staff of the Ministry, as well as Heads of related Agencies, to give maximum support to ensure the success of the new Agency.

The Commissioner expressed confidence in the Executive Chairman’s capacity to deliver on the Agency’s mandate, noting that effective performance could position Niger State as a model for other States to emulate. He emphasized that the Agency is expected to ensure improved healthcare services through proper registration and regulation of private health facilities, as well as enforcing standards that guarantee qualified personnel and appropriate equipment.

He added that the Agency also has the responsibility to ensure that private healthcare environments are safe and conducive for patients, while calling for the cooperation of both government and private sector stakeholders.

As part of the handover process, the Commissioner presented a file containing key documents, including a list of hospitals and draft operational guidelines, noting that the Agency is primarily responsible for the registration and regulation of private health facilities in the state.

In his remarks, the Executive Chairman, Dr. Suleiman Abdullahi, commended the Commissioner and the Ministry’s team for developing foundational documents for the Agency when it operated as a unit under the Ministry. He revealed that Niger State is the fourth in the country to establish such an Agency, after Lagos, Kano, and Yobe States.

Dr. Abdullahi called for teamwork and collaboration among Staff of the Ministry and Heads of sister Agencies, stressing that achieving the Agency’s mandate requires collective effort. He noted that the Agency is not established to harass private healthcare providers but to regulate the sector and address malpractice where necessary.

He also appealed to the Commissioner to facilitate coordination and support from across Departments and Agencies, adding that the task ahead demands commitment to ensure improved healthcare delivery for Nigerlites.

Directors within the Ministry and its Agencies pledged their full support and assured the Executive Chairman of their cooperation. They emphasized the importance of synergy across departments, highlighted the role of the Ministry’s Delivery Unit in coordinating activities, and advised the Chairman to study existing committee and white paper reports to effectively guide the Agency’s operations.

30/03/2026

📰 NISPHFA CHAIRMAN ENGAGES STAKEHOLDERS AT STATE OVERSIGHT MEETING

The Executive Chairman of the Niger State Private Health Facilities (Registration and Regulatory) Agency (NISPHFA), Dr. Suleiman Abdullahi, has participated in his first official engagement with the State Ministry of Health at a one-day Expanded State Oversight Committee (SOC) and Abuja Commitment Review Meeting held in Minna.

The meeting brought together key stakeholders, including Local Government Chairmen and District Heads, to strengthen collaboration and advance healthcare delivery in the State.

In his address, Dr. Abdullahi outlined the Agency’s mandate and announced the commencement of its operations from April 1, 2026, emphasizing that strategic partnerships will be key to achieving its goals.

He noted that NISPHFA will work closely with development partners, Local Government Authorities, Traditional Institutions, and other stakeholders to ensure effective coordination and improved healthcare standards across Niger State.

28/03/2026

NIGER STATE PRIVATE HEALTH FACILITIES (REGISTRATION AND REGULATORY) AGENCY (NISPHFA) ISSUES ONE-MONTH ULTIMATUM FOR REGISTRATION REVALIDATION OF PRIVATE HEALTHCARE FACILITIES

The newly appointed Executive Chairman of the Niger State Private Health Facilities (Registration and Registration) Agency, Dr. Suleiman Abdullahi, has issued a one-month ultimatum to all private health facility owners in the State to register or revalidate their operational licenses, as part of efforts to strengthen healthcare standards and regulatory compliance.

Dr. Abdullahi made this known during a phone-in radio programme on Prestige FM, marking his first official public engagement since assuming office. He announced that the compliance window will run from 1st of April to 1st May, 2026, warning that facilities operating outside the regulatory framework will face sanctions.

According to him, all private health establishments including hospitals, clinics, and health-related service providers not owned by the government, fall under the regulatory mandate of the agency. He stressed that licensing is not optional, describing unlicensed practice as a serious violation of medical ethics and public safety standards.

According to him, any facility operating without proper registration or valid license is acting outside the law. Even qualified practitioners must be duly licensed and renew their certification annually in line with regulatory requirements, he stated.

The Executive Chairman explained that the Agency has been restructured into six functional units, comprising both technical and non-technical departments, with core focus on Monitoring, Inspection, and Operations. These units, he noted, will be responsible for routine and unannounced inspections of health facilities across the State.

He further disclosed that one of the Agency’s immediate priorities is to conduct a comprehensive census of private health facilities to determine the exact number, identify those operating legally, and clamp down on unregistered and substandard establishments.

Dr. Abdullahi also clarified the boundaries of regulatory responsibilities, noting that while Pharmacies and Patent medicine stores within private health facilities fall under the Agency’s oversight, standalone Pharmaceutical outlets remain under the jurisdiction of relevant professional bodies. However, he emphasized that the Agency will collaborate with such bodies where cases of malpractice arise.

To ensure effective grassroots monitoring, the Agency plans to partner with Local Government health departments, leveraging their proximity and knowledge of communities. He added that facility owners must meet strict criteria before registration, including structural standards, qualified staffing, and proof of professional licensing.

In addition to registration, facilities are required to display their certificates visibly. Failure to do so will attract penalties adding that the Agency will also conduct periodic unannounced inspections at least two to three times annually to ensure sustained compliance, he said.

Dr. Abdullahi highlighted that the initiative aligns with the New Niger Health Agenda of Governor Mohammed Umaru Bago, aimed at improving access to quality, safe, and affordable healthcare services. He noted that private healthcare providers contribute between 30 to 40 percent of service delivery in the State, underscoring the need for effective regulation.

He called on residents to support the Agency by reporting illegal or substandard practices, describing healthcare regulation as a collective responsibility.

He reiterated that the goal is not to punish but to ensure that all Nigerlites receive healthcare services that meet acceptable standards and to support facility owners while safeguarding public health.

The Executive Chairman expressed appreciation to the Executive Governor, the Ministry of Health, and other stakeholders for their support, reaffirming the Agency’s commitment to delivering internationally compliant healthcare standards across Niger State.

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