06/12/2025
PLASCHEMA HOSTS 2-DAY DOMESTIC RESOURCE MOBILISATION ENGAGEMENT WITH 17 LGA CHAIRMEN AND STAKEHOLDERS.
2nd–5th December 2025
The Plateau State Contributory Healthcare Management Agency (PLASCHEMA) has concluded a high-level two-day Domestic Resource Mobilisation Engagement with Chairmen of the 17 Local Government Areas of Plateau State, and some stakeholders aimed at strengthening collaborations and deepening investments in health financing across the state.
Sixteen Executive Chairmen attended the engagement in person, underscoring an impressive collective commitment to expanding access to affordable and quality healthcare for all residents.
The strategic session brought together prominent leaders and policymakers, including:
• The Hon. Commissioner for Health
• The Hon. Commissioner for Local Government & Chieftaincy Affairs
• The Hon. Commissioner for Budget & Economic Planning
• Representatives of the Speaker, Plateau State House of Assembly
• The House Committee Chairman on Health
• Representatives of the Plateau State Primary Healthcare Board
• Representatives of the WHO State Office
• Dr. Gafar Alawode, Resource Person
• PLASCHEMA’s Director-General, Directors, and staff
These stakeholders converged under the theme: “Achieving Universal Health Coverage Through Domestic Resources: Strengthening Partnerships with Local Governments and Key Stakeholders to Expand Social Health Insurance in Plateau State.”
During the engagement, PLASCHEMA outlined its mission to accelerate progress toward Universal Health Coverage (UHC) through enhanced local government collaboration. The objectives of the meeting included:
1. Providing a comprehensive update on PLASCHEMA’s operations and the strides made in expanding health insurance coverage across the state.
2. Advocating for a stronger LGA partnership in adopting the Equity Fund as a first-line charge to support more poor and vulnerable citizens.
3. Encouraging the mobilisation of additional domestic resources by LGA Chairmen, legislators, and other stakeholders to ensure no resident is left behind.
The robust interactions and contributions from participants reinforced a shared vision to safeguard the health and well-being of Plateau citizens through sustainable financing mechanisms.
Discussions centered on strengthening long-term, sustainable financing for healthcare, improving service delivery, intensifying awareness and sensitisation efforts, and clarifying the benefits covered under the various health insurance plans.
Speaking on behalf of ALGON, the Chairman, Alhaji Hamisu Hanini Mohamed, reaffirmed that achieving Universal Health Coverage is a collective responsibility. He stressed that meaningful progress requires unwavering collaboration, sustained support, and a unified drive to protect the health of all Plateau residents.
In one of the most notable highlights of the engagement, the Executive Chairman of Jos North LGA, Hon. (Barr) Christopher Kyohroh John, demonstrated exceptional personal commitment by pledging to sponsor 100 individuals into the PLASCHEMA scheme for two years. His gesture further strengthened the resolve to widen the coverage net for the poorest and most vulnerable.
PLASCHEMA reiterated its unwavering dedication to building and nurturing strategic partnerships that guarantee accessible, affordable, and quality healthcare for every resident of Plateau State.
The Agency expressed appreciation to all stakeholders for their active participation and reaffirmed its readiness to sustain the momentum toward a healthier, more resilient Plateau State.
