Nigerstate Contributory Health Agency - NiCare

03/04/2026

NiCare Drives Health Awareness in Niger State Through Community Partnership

The Niger State Contributory Health Agency -NiCare, in collaboration with the Igbo Community Women Forum, has strengthened its grassroots outreach through a Health Awareness Seminar on hygiene, cancer, and mental health, held at Haske Luxury Hotel, Minna.

According to the President of the Igbo Community Women Forum, Amb.Franciisca Okeke, the seminar was organised to educate women and families on preventive health practices, promote early detection of diseases, and empower community members with knowledge to make informed health decisions. She noted that the initiative also aims to bridge information gaps and encourage healthier lifestyles at the grassroots level.

The initiative underscores NiCare’s commitment to promoting preventive healthcare and expanding access to affordable health services across Niger State through strategic community partnerships.

In his remarks, Pharm. Attahiru Shehu Malagi, who represented the Executive Secretary of NiCare, emphasized the agency’s dedication to deepening community engagement and improving health-seeking behaviour among residents. He noted that sustained awareness efforts are critical to achieving universal health coverage in the state.

Delivering a sensitisation talk on community hygiene and mental health, Dr. Aisha Amira Ndaliman advised mothers to make hygiene a daily habit by promoting sanitation practices starting from their homes.
“Hygiene begins with women; if the house is not clean, the community will not be clean, and the people will not be healthy,” she said.

Also speaking, Dr. Kudirat Abdulganiyu of the Cancer Centre, Niger State Ministry of Health, delivered an extensive lecture on cancer, highlighting breast and cervical cancers as the most common types affecting women. She outlined key symptoms, risk factors, prevention strategies, and risk-reduction measures, noting that the likelihood of developing cancer depends on various factors, including genetics and lifestyle. She encouraged women to undergo regular screening, stressing that early detection not only saves lives but also reduces treatment costs.

Speaking at the event, the Head of Informal Sector, NiCare, Habibah Umar, reaffirmed the agency’s mandate to deliver inclusive healthcare coverage. She highlighted NiCare’s programmes targeting formal and informal sector workers, students, and vulnerable groups under the Basic Healthcare Provision Fund.

Stakeholders, health professionals, and community leaders at the seminar emphasized the importance of awareness, early detection, and mental well-being in improving health outcomes.
The Commissioner for Women Affairs, Hon. Hadiza Ladidi Idris Kuta, alongside other speakers, commended NiCare’s role in advancing the healthcare agenda of the Niger State Government and called for sustained public engagement to address health challenges at the grassroots.

Also speaking, former Special Adviser to the State Governor on Inter-tribal Matters, Oba George D**e, reiterated Farmer Governor Mohammed Umaru Bago’s commitment to expanding access to quality healthcare services in the state.

The seminar marks another step in NiCare’s ongoing efforts to build a healthier and more informed population.

26/03/2026

NiCare Executive Secretary Pays Courtesy Visit in Lokoja, Strengthens Inter-State Collaboration.

The Executive Secretary of the Niger State Contributory Health Agency-NiCare, Sulayman Abu-bakr, paid a courtesy visit to his counterpart, the Executive Secretary of the Kogi State Health Insurance Agency, Dr Aledare Adekunle.

During the visit, Dr. Adekunle conducted him round the Agency’s office, where he met and interacted with members of staff.

The visit provided an opportunity for both agencies to strengthen professional ties and exchange ideas on improving access to quality and affordable healthcare services within their respective states. Discussions centered on shared experiences, best practices, and strategies for enhancing health insurance coverage and service delivery.
Speaking during the visit, the NiCare Executive Secretary emphasized the importance of collaboration among state health insurance agencies in advancing universal health coverage across Nigeria.

He also expressed appreciation to Dr. Adekunle and his team for the warm reception and hospitality extended to him during the visit.

The engagement underscores NiCare’s continued commitment not only to delivering quality healthcare services to the people of Niger State but also to fostering partnerships that drive innovation and efficiency in the health sector nationwide.

24/03/2026

20/03/2026

Eid Mubarak.
May this day bring you peace, fulfillment and the reward of your sacrifices.
May your prayers be accepted and your heart remain at ease.

08/03/2026

On this International Women's Day, we stand by one truth: when you give opportunities, you gain a stronger world.

At Niger State Contributory Health Agency (NiCare), we celebrate every woman who shows up, lifts others, and leads with purpose.
What we give to women, we gain back in a thriving society.

19/02/2026

NiCare Strengthens Capacity for BHCPF 2.0 Implementation in Niger State

The Niger State Contributory Health Agency-NiCare has conducted a one-day capacity-building training for its staff on the implementation of the revised Basic Health Care Provision Fund (BHCPF 2.0) guidelines, reinforcing its commitment to effective programme ex*****on and expanded health coverage for residents of Niger State.
The training, held at the Agency’s Conference Hall, brought together programme managers and key operational, technical, and administrative personnel.

The Ministerial Oversight Committee of the Federal Ministry of Health and Social Welfare, in collaboration with stakeholders, recently reviewed the BHCPF implementation framework and introduced BHCPF 2.0 to strengthen primary healthcare financing. The upgraded guidelines focus on performance-based financing, improved digital tracking systems, enhanced accountability, and increased access for vulnerable populations.
As the agency managing the Health Insurance Gateway of BHCPF in Niger State, NiCare plays a critical role in beneficiary enrolment, claims management, and timely disbursement of capitation and reimbursement payments to accredited healthcare providers.

Representing the Executive Secretary/CEO, the Director of Health Planning, Research and Statistics, Pharm. Musa Abdul, described BHCPF 2.0 as a transformative reform requiring robust institutional systems and measurable performance outcomes.
“BHCPF 2.0 presents a strategic opportunity to enhance accountability and extend coverage to the most vulnerable citizens of Niger State,” he said, urging staff to maintain full compliance with national standards while upholding transparency and operational efficiency. He reaffirmed the Executive Secretary’s commitment to strengthening institutional capacity and positioning NiCare as a model state health insurance agency under the new framework.

During the training, NiCare BHCPF Lead Maryam Shuaibu, explained that the programme was designed to deepen staff understanding of the revised guidelines, improve efficiency in claims processing, strengthen compliance with financial and reporting standards, and enhance digital data management. She noted that the initiative aligns NiCare’s processes with national directives on vulnerable group enrolment and reinforces ethical fund administration.

18/02/2026

Ramadan Kareem 🌙✨ May this holy month bring peace, forgiveness and blessings to you and your loved ones.

25/12/2025

Compliments of the Season.

12/12/2025

Your health is our priority.
Happy Universal Health Coverage Day