Promoting Health Equity in Nigeria
















The big picture
- Universal Health Coverage
- Health Equity





Who we are
We are the CEOs of SSHIAs
Our forum is a peer review platform for Chief Executive Officers of State Social Health Insurance Agencies in all states in Nigeria.
Our dedication is directed towards achieving Universal Health Coverage and health equity.
What We Do
We Lead the Efforts for Universal Health Coverage
Every forum member is a serving leader of a Social Health Insurance Agency in a Nigerian state. We strive to make health insurance available and accessible to everyone in the country.
We are responsible for:
Provision of accessibility to affordable healthcare
Ensuring fairness in allocation of health resources
Liaison between SSHISs and health policy makers
Health cannot be a question of income. It is a fundamental human right.
~ Nelson Mandela
Our vision and mission
Our Goal is to Attain Health Equity in Nigeria
We strive to ensure that every Nigerian has the opportunity to attain their highest level of health, regardless of their background, or socio-economic status. We address disparities in health outcomes and provide fair access to healthcare resources, services, and opportunities in the bid to ensure that everyone has a fair chance to live a healthy and fulfilling life.
Mission
To contribute to the achievement of Universal Health Coverage in Nigeria through peer review and peer learning for effective resource mobilization at the national and sub national levels for strengthening of State Social Health Insurance.
How far we've come
We Have Achieved Remarkable Feats So Far
Implementation
We have 37 Social Health Insurance Schemes successfully running in the country. One in each state, and the FCT.
Enrollment
34 million and counting Nigerians have access to health insurance.
Members of the forum
Meet the Excos

Chairman
Dr. Simeon Onyemaechi
Managing Director/CEO, Anambra State Health Insurance Agency (ASHIA)

Vice Chairman I
Dr. Mohhamed Safana
Director General/CEO, Katsina State Contributory Healthcare Management Agency

Vice Chairman II
Dr. Aledare Adekunle
Executive Secretary, Kogi State Health Insurance Agency (KGASHIA)

Secretary General
Dr. Agadah Zuoboemi
Permanent Secretary/Executive Secretary, Bayelsa Health Insurance Scheme

Assistant Secretary General
Dr. Babagana Tijjani
Executive Secretary, Yobe State Contributory Healthcare Management Agency

Treasurer
Dr. Olubunmi Jetawo-Winter
Executive Secretary, Kwara State Health Insurance Agency

Publicity Secretary
Dr. Emanuella Zamba
Permanent Secretary, Lagos State Health Management Agency

Executive Secretary, Ebonyi State Health Insurance Agency (EBSHIA)
Over 98% of workers in the formal sector and about ten thousand individuals in the private sector are covered by the State Social Health Insurance Scheme in Kaduna State.
Director General, Kaduna State Contributory Health Management Scheme (KADCHMA)
Everyone is entitled to be covered under the Universal Health Coverage. That’s why the theme says “Leaving no one behind.” The Delta State Health Insurance scheme covers not only indigenes of Delta State but everyone who resides in Delta State.
Acting Director General, Delta State Contributory Health Commission (DSCHC)
It is important to note that Universal Health Coverage has come to stay and that it is a way of financial protection, especially among the vulnerable.