Kogi State Health Insurance Agency, Off Bishop's Court Road, Beside Dafeyo Hotel, GRA Lokoja, Lokoja (2026)

01/03/2026

A new month, a fresh opportunity to prioritize your health and secure your future.

At Kogi State Health Insurance Agency (KGSHIA), we remain committed to providing affordable and accessible healthcare for every resident of Kogi State.

This March, take a bold step:
✔️ Enroll
✔️ Renew
✔️ Stay Covered

Because good health is not a luxury — it’s a necessity.

March with confidence. March with coverage.

27/02/2026

Kogi State Health Insurance Agency sensitizes students of Kogi state owned tertiary institutions on Tertiary Institutions Social Health insurance Programme(TISHIP)

The management of Kogi State Health insurance Agency led by its Executive Secretary, Dr Adekunle Aledare is currently carrying out a sensitization advocacy visits to the State owned tertiary institutions to sensitize the students on the importance of the TISHIP which includes access to a continuum of qualitative health care for students, financial risk protection from catastrophic health expenditure and better learning outcomes
The management team visited Kogi State University Kabba, Kogi State College of Education Ankpa, College of Health Sciences and Technology Idah, College of Education (Technical) Mopa,College of Nursing and Midwifery Obangede among others .
In the various institutions the Executive Secretary, Dr Adekunle Aledare took time to sensitize the students and address the concerns of the students.
Dr Aledare further noted that TISHIP is intended to ensure that tertiary institutions medical centers are no longer mere sick bays but provided with requisite resources to provide basic minimum package of health care services.
The Executive Secretary stated that the Quality assurance department of the Agency will continue to carry out routine quality assurance checks across the institutional medical center to ensure that the health needs of the students are well catered for.
Dr Aledare also applauded the Chief Servant of Kogi State, His Excellency Alhaji Ahmed Usman Ododo for providing the political and financial support needed for the agency to fulfill her mandate.
In the various institutions visited the leadership of the institutions welcomed the management of the Agency with loud ovation assuring the management of its commitment to ensure the success of the programme.
The Students expressed their appreciation to the State Government for prioritizing the health of the Students
The National President of National Association of Kogi State Students, Comrade Sunday Adeola also thanked the State Government for the laudable Health intervention Programme which will definitely provide succor for the students, parent and institution
He urged the students to take advantage the the state Government’s gesture.
On the entourage of the Executive Secretary were the Permanent member of the Agency Board, Hon Jacob Abraham, Director Corporate Affairs, Maria Aliwo, Director Accounts, Clement Otitolaiye, and Head Programme, Pharm. Kenneth Amen.

27/02/2026

KGSHIA pays advocacy visit to Kogi State Chief Judge

The management staff of Kogi State Health Insurance Agency led by its Executive Secretary, Dr Adekunle Aledare on Thursday paid an advocacy visit to the Kogi State Chief Judge, Hon. Justice Josiah Joe Majebi in his office in Lokoja.
Briefing the Chief Judge on the benefits of health insurance plan, the Executive Secretary, Dr Adekunle Aledare said health insurance provides easy access to quality health care including financial risk protection from catastrophic health expenditure.
Dr Aledare told the Chief Judge that over two thousand staff of the Judiciary have been enrolled into the state Health Insurance plan awaiting access to care.
In his response, the Honourable Kogi State Chief Judge, Justice Josiah Joe Majebi applauded His Excellency, the Chief Servant of Kogi State, Alhaji Ahmed Usman Ododo for the laudable health insurance plan been put in place in the state. He added that the health insurance plan will go a very long way in improving the welfare of the workers in the state and also enhance their productivity.
The Chief Judge further said his office will follow the laid down process to onboard their staff into the state Health Insurance plan within the shortest possible time
Earlier the Chairman of the state Judiciary Staff Union (JUSUN), Comrade Emmanuel Waniko expressed the Union's commitment in ensuring that the judiciary staff benefit from the health insurance plan of the state.

18/02/2026

From all of us at KGSHIA
Ramadan Kareem

13/02/2026

Monitoring and Evaluation: KGSHIA Commences Statewide Inspection of Accredited Healthcare Facilities

In furtherance of its statutory mandate to guarantee quality, equitable, and affordable healthcare services for all enrollees, the Kogi State Health Insurance Agency (KGSHIA) has commenced a comprehensive and unscheduled Monitoring and Evaluation (M&E) exercise across accredited healthcare facilities within the state.

The strategic assessment initiative is aimed at ensuring strict compliance with established healthcare standards and safeguarding the welfare of beneficiaries under the state health insurance scheme.

The exercise, which underscores the Agency’s unwavering commitment to service excellence, is being conducted by a multidisciplinary team drawn from the Health Planning, Research and Statistics Department, Operations Standards and Quality Assurance Department, as well as the Programmes Department of KGSHIA.

The team is tasked with undertaking a holistic appraisal of facility performance, service delivery protocols, infrastructure adequacy, and patient satisfaction indices.

Speaking during the inspection tour, the Team Lead, Mr. Richard Bayere, explained that the Monitoring and Evaluation exercise is not only a routine operational mechanism but also a critical component of the Agency’s strategic governance framework.

According to him, the initiative aligns squarely with KGSHIA’s mandate, vision, and mission statements, which emphasize transparency, accountability, efficiency, and responsiveness in healthcare service delivery.

He noted that the evaluation process enables the Agency to proactively identify operational gaps, address emerging concerns raised by enrollees and healthcare providers, and implement timely corrective measures that will strengthen the health system.

Mr. Bayere further emphasized that continuous oversight is essential to maintaining public trust, improving clinical outcomes, and ensuring that every enrollee receives the full benefits of the health insurance scheme without discrimination or delay.

The one-week inspection covered selected accredited facilities across the three Senatorial Districts of Kogi State; West, East, and Central.

During the visits, the team conducted detailed assessments of all critical service points within the facilities, including reception and records units, pharmacies, laboratories, nursing care sections, wards, and other clinical service areas.

These evaluations were carefully designed to ensure that no enrollee is denied access to prompt, professional, and equitable healthcare services at any stage of care delivery.

The importance of the Monitoring and Evaluation exercise cannot be overstated. Beyond routine supervision, it serves as a quality assurance mechanism that reinforces compliance with operational guidelines, ethical standards, and service benchmarks agreed upon between the Agency and healthcare providers.

It also provides empirical data that informs policy decisions, strengthens institutional performance, and supports the state government’s broader commitment to achieving Universal Health Coverage (UHC).
KGSHIA therefore reiterates that all accredited healthcare facilities are contractually bound by the provisions of the Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) executed with the Agency.

Any facility found wanting in service delivery, professional conduct, or adherence to operational standards will be subjected to appropriate disciplinary measures as stipulated in the agreement.

The Agency maintains a zero tolerance stance toward negligence, malpractice, or any act capable of compromising the quality of care provided to enrollees.

The Agency assures residents of Kogi State that it will continue to intensify monitoring mechanisms, strengthen regulatory oversight, and collaborate with healthcare providers to ensure that the promise of accessible, affordable, and quality healthcare remains a reality for all beneficiaries.

Signed:
Public Relations, Advocacy and Communications Department (PRAC)
Kogi State Health Insurance Agency (KGSHIA)
12/02/2026

04/02/2026

Cancer affects families, not just individuals. This , KGSHIA stands with every warrior, survivor, and caregiver, advocating for accessible, affordable healthcare and timely cancer care for the people of Kogi State. Hope begins with action.

03/02/2026

COURTESY VISIT
The Executive Secretary, Dr. Adekunle Aledare today hosted officials of Neglected Tropical Diseases NTDs led by Mr. Musa MomohJimoh, Kogi State Coordinator of NTDs

3/2/2026

02/02/2026

BHCPF 2.0: A Flip Through Data Capturing Exercise by Enrollment Officers of Kogi State Health Insurance Agency for the BHCPF 2.0 Program for Residents of Kogi State for year 2026.

27/01/2026

KOGI STATE HEALTH INSURANCE AGENCY LOKOJA

TWO YEARS OF TRANSFORMATIONAL LEADERSHIP OF THE CHIEF SERVANT OF KOGI STATE,, HIS EXCELLENCY ALHAJI AHMED USMAN ODODO

The Board, management and staff of Kogi State Health Insurance Agency (KGSHIA), Lokoja, wish to heartily facilitate with the transformational leader of Kogi State, His Excellency, the Executive Governor of Kogi State, Alhaji Ahmed Usman Ododo and his deputy, Elder Joel Salifu Oyibo as they clock two years in office on January 27, 2026.
Your Excellency Sir, as you mark your two years in office, we wish you sound health and Allah"s guidance even as you continue to provide good governance to the good people of Kogi State

SIGNED
Dr Adekunle Aledare
Executive Secretary

22/01/2026

BHCPF 2.0: KGSHIA Commences Data Capturing Exercise Across Wards in Kogi State

In preparation for the commencement of the Basic Health Care Provision Fund (BHCPF) 2.0, the Kogi State Health Insurance Agency (KGSHIA) has commenced a statewide data capturing exercise for the enrolment of vulnerable residents into the BHCPF programme for the 2026 service year.

The exercise, which involves the registration of eligible beneficiaries with their National Identity Number (NIN), is in compliance with the directive of the Federal Ministry of Health’s Ministerial Oversight Committee, which mandates NIN registration as a key eligibility criterion for access to BHCPF-funded healthcare services.

Speaking on the significance of the programme, the Executive Secretary of KGSHIA, Dr. Aledare Adekunle, called on political, traditional, religious, family, and community leaders to mobilise and encourage vulnerable residents within their respective wards who meet the enrolment criteria to participate in the exercise.

He emphasised that the BHCPF remains a critical government intervention aimed at providing free, quality healthcare services to the most vulnerable segments of the population.

According to Dr. Adekunle, the ongoing enrolment exercise will be conducted across all the 239 political wards in Kogi State and is targeted at specific vulnerable groups, including the elderly, pregnant women, children between the ages of zero and five years, persons with special needs, and the poorest of the poor.

He explained that beneficiaries enrolled into the programme will be entitled to access comprehensive primary healthcare services at their chosen Primary Health Care (PHC) centres within their wards.

Furthermore, he noted that in cases where a beneficiary’s health condition requires care beyond the primary level, the PHC will issue a referral to an appropriate secondary healthcare facility, where the enrollee will continue to receive treatment at no cost.

Dr. Adekunle described the exercise as a renewed opportunity for vulnerable residents who are yet to benefit from the programme since its inception to get enrolled, stressing that the initiative aligns with the government’s commitment to reducing out-of-pocket healthcare expenditure and advancing the attainment of Universal Health Coverage (UHC) by the year 2030.

Signed:
Public Relations, Advocacy and Communications Department (PRAC)
Kogi State Health Insurance Agency (KGSHIA)
22 January, 2026.

14/01/2026

KGSHIA, BRT Consult Hold Three-Day Management and Leadership Training to Deepen Universal Health Coverage Drive

The Kogi State Health Insurance Agency (KGSHIA), in partnership with The Business Round Table (BRT) Consult Limited, has concluded a three-day Management and Leadership Training aimed at strengthening strategic governance and administrative excellence in the quest to achieve Universal Health Coverage (UHC) in Kogi State.

The training, themed “Leading the Charge for Universal Health Coverage: Strategic Governance and Administrative Excellence in Kogi State,” was declared open on January 12, 2026, by the Executive Secretary of KGSHIA in Lokoja, the capital of Kogi State.

In his welcoming remarks, the Executive Secretary, Dr. Aledare Adekunle, underscored the underlying importance of continuous capacity development for top management officers of the Agency, noting that effective leadership and sound mental preparedness are critical to improved productivity and service delivery.

He emphasized that as KGSHIA opens a new chapter in 2026, management and staff must be strategically positioned with the requisite leadership skills and mindset to meet institutional goals, stressing that productivity can only be enhanced through deliberate investment in knowledge, competence, and leadership readiness.

Dr. Aledare further disclosed that KGSHIA is targeting the enrollment of over 150,000 enrollees in the Informal Sector Plan in 2026, while consolidating gains already recorded in the Formal Sector. He stated that the Agency has successfully commenced the Formal Sector Plan for State and Local Government civil servants, the Pensioners Contributory Health Insurance Programme (PENCHIP), and the Tertiary Institutions Social Health Insurance Programme (TISHIP), bringing the total number of formal sector enrollees to over 270,000 in 2025.

Speaking on data analysis and its relevance to health insurance administration, a facilitator from BRT Consult, Mr. Kayode Johnson, highlighted the critical role of data in policy formulation, decision-making, and public accountability. He provided a broad-based exposition on the specific responsibilities of each department within the Agency, particularly in relation to data gathering, proper documentation, and evidence-based planning.

Another session focused on governance and stakeholder relations, where facilitators examined their pivotal role as driving tools for the actualization of Universal Health Coverage for residents of Kogi State.

Participants were guided on how effective collaboration, transparency, and stakeholder engagement can accelerate enrollment and service uptake.

Mr. Kehinde Omodara, one of the facilitators, delivered an extensive presentation on productivity, organizational values, and problem-solving techniques. He identified key factors militating against optimal productivity in public institutions and proffered practical solutions and strategies to enhance efficiency and output.

Also speaking, Dr. Oluwayemisi Adegboye, PhD, introduced participants to the ReTAIE Principle: The Power that Unlocks the Potentials Within. She explained the core components—Realization; Thoughts and Talk; Attitude; Effects; and Impacts—as essential drivers of profitable and sustainable organizational performance.

According to her, for KGSHIA as a critical conduit for the realization of UHC in Kogi State, applying these principles is not a misplaced priority but a strategic necessity.

The training provided a robust platform for knowledge sharing, capacity building, and experiential learning, enabling participants to broaden their perspectives and deepen their understanding of modern leadership and management practices.

In his closing remarks, Hon. Abraham Jacob, Permanent Member (PM-II) of KGSHIA, speaking on behalf of the Board, Management, and Staff of the Agency, expressed profound appreciation to the facilitators for what he described as an impactful and value-driven exercise. He noted that the knowledge acquired would reflect in improved operational efficiency and service delivery across the Agency.

At the end of the programme, certificates of participation were presented to the Executive Secretary and all other participants.

Signed:

Public Relations, Advocacy and Communications Department (PRAC)
Kogi State Health Insurance Agency (KGSHIA)
January 14th, 2026.

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