2027: Peter Obi meets US healthcare experts on how to strengthen Nigeria’s health system

The presidential candidate of the Nigeria Democratic Congress, NDC, Peter Obi, has met with healthcare professionals and experts in the United States as part of efforts to strengthen Nigeria’s healthcare system.

Obi disclosed this in a statement posted on his X account on Saturday, saying the meeting took place on Friday, June 5, 2026.

According to him, the engagement was aimed at deepening his understanding of how successful health insurance systems improve healthcare delivery, particularly in the areas of primary and emergency care.

He stated that expanding health insurance coverage remains one of his key health priorities, alongside strengthening primary healthcare services across Nigeria’s electoral wards, training more healthcare workers, and improving access to affordable and quality healthcare for Nigerians.

Obi said the discussions were in line with his commitment to building a healthier Nigeria through stronger and more efficient healthcare systems.

He wrote: “Building a Healthier Nigeria Through Stronger Healthcare Systems

“As part of our desire and commitment to building a healthier Nigeria, I met with some healthcare professionals and experts in the United States on Friday, June 5, 2026. The meeting was essentially to deepen my understanding of how successful health insurance systems deliver improved healthcare, especially in the areas of primary and emergency care.

“One of our key health objectives remains unchanged: to expand health insurance coverage, strengthen primary healthcare across our electoral wards, train more healthcare workers, and make quality healthcare accessible and affordable for all Nigerians.”