The federal ministry of well being and social welfare has launched the Nationwide Occupational Well being and Security strategic plan (2024 – 2028) for improved well being, well-being, and productiveness of staff.
Talking throughout the launch of the doc yesterday in Abuja, the coordinating minister of well being and social welfare, Prof. Ali Pate, mentioned the event has opened a brand new vista for the implementation of occupational well being and security companies within the nation.
Represented by the everlasting secretary, Daju Kachollom, the minister mentioned that the doc will information how the Nigerian Well being Sector, alongside its stakeholders, reply to and handle work-related ailments, accidents, and accidents to enhance the well being, well-being, and productiveness of staff.
“The event of this technique has necessitated the necessity to take inventory of previous experiences and proceed constructing on what has been achieved whereas pushing for wider and extra concrete possession of OHS by the Nigerian Authorities by way of the well being sector, at nationwide and sub-national ranges.
“This strategic plan doc addresses important challenges and strategic targets by way of actions and devices that might be deployed and it aligns with the Well being Sector Strategic Blueprint in reaching a wholesome workforce.
“The important thing worldwide goal of the Sustainable Growth Targets (SDGs); together with Worldwide Labour Organisation (ILO) and WHO: conventions, treaties, insurance policies, visions, missions and suggestions in addition to Nationwide Acts and Legal guidelines which relate to Occupational Well being and Security on the Nationwide and Sub- Nationwide ranges,” he defined.
Nevertheless, he burdened that for an efficient implementation of the plan, authorities in any respect ranges, companions, donors, Non-Governmental Organisations (NGOs), Civil Society Organizations (CSO), Philanthropists and different stakeholders should work collectively to mobilise the required assets.
He additionally mentioned that an estimated N1.34 billion might be wanted for the execution of actions within the subsequent 5 years.
Prof. Pate assured of accountable and responsive management within the implementation of the five-year strategic plan.
