(L-R) Rukayyat Sadiq – Procurement Manager, PSHAN, Mojisola Odeku – Senior Program Officer,
Bill & Melinda Gates Foundation & Ota Akhigbe – Head, Memberships & Partnerships, PSHAN

Innovating Private Sector Involvement: A BMGF Breakthrough Project in 5 Nigerian States

The Bill & Melinda Gates Foundation, in partnership with the Private Sector Health Alliance of Nigeria, is launching a transformative initiative in Nigeria across five states (Lagos, Bauchi, Kano, Kaduna, and Nasarawa). This project aims to revolutionize public-private partnerships (PPPs) by piloting innovative PPP models, especially focusing on private-sector engagement.

Concentrating on Family Planning commodities, the initiative aims to enhance private sector involvement and sustainability. The project’s key goals are to assess the private sector’s role in Family Planning, inspired by pandemic collaborations, and promote long-term sustainability.

The initiative’s impact will extend beyond research, with deliverables including a detailed report and recommendations for funded PPP models. This initiative has the potential to reshape PPPs in Nigeria, fostering a more robust and impactful partnership landscape.

The Bill and Melinda Gates Foundation (BMGF) recently conducted an inaugural visit to the Private Sector Health Alliance of Nigeria (PSHAN) to formally initiate the project.