Nigeria: Saraki Urges Investment in Primary Healthcare

Toyin Saraki, wife of the Senate President, says Nigeria stands to reap dividends in coming years, if it invests even 1% of its national revenue in primary health care.

Speaking ahead of a panel discussion organised to mark MamaYe Day in Abuja Saraki, who is also founder of Wellbeing Foundation Africa, said, "If at least 1% of consolidated revenue fund is devoted to restoring, revitalising and building resilience in our primary health sector, it is an investment we will continue to reap the dividends from for years to come."

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