LAGOS, Nigeria – July 30, 2026: The American Business Council (ABC) Nigeria and the Healthcare Federation of Nigeria (HFN) have signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) aimed at strengthening collaboration and accelerating the growth of Nigeria’s healthcare ecosystem through strategic public-private partnerships.
The agreement, signed in Lagos on July 27, 2026, establishes a framework for both organisations to work together on key initiatives designed to improve healthcare delivery, attract investment, and enhance the overall resilience of the nation’s health sector.
Under the partnership, the two organisations will collaborate in four strategic areas: joint policy advocacy to promote evidence-based healthcare reforms; coordinated investment promotion to attract private sector capital into the healthcare industry; strengthening the healthcare value chain through local manufacturing, diagnostics, and supply chain optimisation; and stakeholder engagement and coordination to align industry efforts for greater impact.
The MoU also prioritises workforce development and expanding access to quality healthcare services across Nigeria.
Speaking at the signing ceremony, Chief Executive Officer of the American Business Council Nigeria, Margaret Olele, commended the Council’s Health Committee for spearheading the initiative. She emphasised the importance of collaboration in transforming Nigeria’s healthcare landscape.
“Collaboration is essential to growing Nigeria’s healthcare ecosystem and creating an enabling environment for sustainable private sector investment,” Olele said.
She noted that the partnership combines the American Business Council’s global business expertise with HFN’s representation across the entire healthcare value chain, creating a strong platform for driving sustainable healthcare development in Nigeria.
Also speaking, President of the Healthcare Federation of Nigeria, Njide Ndili, described the partnership as a significant step towards strengthening the role of the private sector in healthcare delivery.
“We are stronger together. The private sector remains a critical pillar of Nigeria’s healthcare system. This partnership enables us to speak with one voice, attract investment, and build a health system that better serves Nigerians,” Ndili said.
Industry stakeholders believe the collaboration reflects a shared commitment by both organisations to foster innovation, encourage investment, and support policy reforms that will improve healthcare outcomes and build a more resilient healthcare system for Nigerians.
