The Director-General of the National Health Insurance Authority (NHIA), Dr. Kelechi Ohiri has expressed his appreciation for the partnership between Pension Transitional Arrangement Directorate (PTAD) and the NHIA. He stated this when the Executive Secretary of PTAD, Tolulope Odunaiya, paid a courtesy visit to his office on Thursday, 6 March 2025.

The collaboration between PTAD and NHIA marks a crucial step toward improving healthcare access for Defined Benefit Scheme (DBS) pensioners, a particularly vulnerable group. The pilot health insurance scheme for selected pensioners is a laudable initiative, and expanding it to include more beneficiaries would further enhance social protection for retirees.

Dr. Kelechi Ohiri emphasized that investing in accessible healthcare is essential for national progress. With 2.7 million new enrollees last year, NHIA’s initiatives are making a significant impact, and partnerships like this will further strengthen its reach.

PTAD’s request to expand the pilot phase reflects its dedication to the well-being of pensioners, ensuring they receive not only financial support but also quality healthcare in retirement.

This development highlights the vital role of inter-agency collaboration in advancing national social welfare goals.

The Executive Secretary Tolulope Odunaiya, in her remarks, extended PTAD’s appreciation for the NHIA’s support and collaboration in the Pilot Scheme of the health insurance coverage for selected pensioners.

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Olugbenga Ajayi, mnipr
Head, Corporate Communications.
7th March, 2025