70% of Nigerian health facilities face power outages — FG

Nigerian Tribune | 26-08-2026 06:15pm |

The Federal Government has disclosed that between 60 and 70 per cent of Nigeria's primary and tertiary health facilities experience frequent electricity outages or have no power supply. The Minister of State for Health and Social Welfare, Dr. Iziaq Adekunle Salako, made this known, warning that the situation is affecting healthcare delivery and patient outcomes. The revelation highlights a critical infrastructure challenge facing the nation's health sector.

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