The top ten states received 39% of the total National Primary Health Care Development Agency (NPHCDA) funds in 2024

Key takeaways:

  • Kano State received the highest allocation at ₦1.23 billion, accounting for 5.7% of the total NPHCDA Gateway fund.
  • Katsina followed closely with an allocation of nearly 4%.
  • Five of the top ten recipient states are from Southern Nigeria, while the other five are from the Northern part of Nigeria.
  • Southern states (Osun, Oyo, Anambra, Akwa Ibom, and Imo) featured prominently, together receiving approximately 19% of the total disbursement.
  • The top ten states collectively received ₦8.30 billion, representing 38.6% of the total fund.
  • In total, ₦21.51 billion was disbursed to all states under the NPHCDA Gateway in 2024.

In 2024, the Federal Government of Nigeria disbursed ₦21.51 billion to states through the National Primary Health Care Development Agency (NPHCDA) Gateway, aimed at strengthening primary health care systems across the country.

Kano State received the largest share at ₦1.23 billion, followed by Katsina and Osun. Notably, Osun and Oyo each received over ₦832 million, highlighting significant allocations to Southern states. Other Southern beneficiaries among the top ten included Anambra, Akwa Ibom, and Imo.

Source:

Federal Ministry of Health and Social Welfare

Period:

2024
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