Abuja | July 30, 2025
The Federal Capital Territory Administration (FCTA) has settled an outstanding health insurance liability of ₦4 billion, signaling a renewed commitment to revamping healthcare delivery in the capital city. The announcement was made during a strategic stakeholders’ meeting organized by the FCT Health Insurance Scheme (FHIS) in Abuja.
FCT Minister, Nyesom Wike, who was represented by the Mandate Secretary of Health Services and Environment Secretariat, Dr. Adedolapo Fasawe, disclosed that the administration had taken the bold step to pay off the debt owed to various healthcare providers and health maintenance organizations (HMOs). The move, according to her, aims to restore confidence and strengthen the integrity of the health insurance scheme.
Dr. Fasawe emphasized that healthcare financing through insurance must be efficient, transparent, and timely to meet the needs of enrollees. She issued a stern warning to HMOs over delays in disbursing payments to healthcare providers, describing such practices as detrimental to service delivery and patient care.
“We have cleared over ₦4 billion in debts owed to providers. Henceforth, we expect HMOs to promptly remit payments to facilities. Any breach of trust will not be tolerated,” Fasawe stated.
She further urged HMOs to operate within the framework of fairness and professionalism, noting that the administration would not hesitate to sanction defaulters who fail to meet their obligations. The FCTA also called on providers to escalate complaints through the proper grievance channels to avoid service disruptions that impact the health of residents.
The FCT Health Insurance Scheme currently caters to thousands of civil servants, residents, and vulnerable populations under various health coverage packages. The debt clearance is expected to improve service delivery, strengthen public confidence, and enhance access to quality healthcare across the territory.
Stakeholders at the meeting praised the FCTA’s decisive action and called for improved monitoring and evaluation to ensure sustainability and accountability within the health insurance ecosystem.
