Federal Government Collaborates with PLUG Microfinance Bank
In a bid to enhance women’s access to healthcare services nationwide, the federal government has announced plans to introduce a monthly N200 health insurance scheme for 37,000 women across the country.
Minister’s Announcement in Abuja
During a press briefing in Abuja, Uju Kennedy-Ohanenye, the Minister of Women Affairs, unveiled the initiative. She outlined the government’s partnership with PLUG, a microfinance bank, to facilitate the health insurance scheme, which amounts to N2,400 per woman annually.
Distribution of POS Machines
Kennedy-Ohanenye elaborated on the plan to distribute 37,000 Point of Sale (POS) machines across Nigeria to facilitate access to the N200 monthly health insurance scheme. Each state in the federation will receive 1,000 POS machines, ensuring widespread availability and accessibility for women nationwide.
Dual Functionality of POS Machines
The minister highlighted that these POS machines will not only enable women to conveniently pay the N200 monthly premium for healthcare insurance but also provide them with an opportunity to conduct business transactions.
Engagement with Stakeholders
Kennedy-Ohanenye emphasized the importance of engaging various stakeholders, including traditional and community leaders, legislators, governors, state ministries for women affairs, and market leaders. This collaborative effort aims to ensure the effective distribution of resources, particularly in rural areas.
“We are going to traditional and community leaders, legislators, governors, state ministries for women affairs, and market leaders to distribute these things. In that way, the right people that can manage the business, even in the villages, will be included in what we are doing,’’ she addressed.
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Written By: Doris Chinwe Omemgbeoji