Collins Agwam The Nasarawa State Human Capital Development Agency is seeking the collaboration of stakeholders in the health sector to improve healthcare delivery in the state. The agency’s Director General, Habiba Balarabe-Suleiman, made the call on Wednesday shortly after the HCD and Data Advocacy Roundtable Discussion in the Nassarawa-Eggon and Doma Local Government Areas of the state. She explained that the objectives of the roundtable were to address the complex issues surrounding Human Capital Development, discuss the policy frameworks, engage diverse stakeholders on the six thematic areas of the state’s HCD agency and promote inclusivity in development initiatives.
The DG narrated that Africa over the years, had continued to lag in HCD compared to other regions in the world due to a plethora of challenges which are more pronounced in vulnerable populations and regions experiencing conflict or fragility. She, therefore, said sustained collaborative efforts were needed to accelerate Human Capital Development in Nigeria and other parts of Africa, adding that a pathway to achieving it is through advocacy. Balarabe-Suleiman further urged the stakeholders to key into the HCD agency’s agenda to accelerate development in the state as well as ensure that all citizens achieve their full potential.
While thanking the Africa Human Capital Development Plus for funding the project, Balarabe-Suleiman mentioned the six thematic areas of the state’s HCD Agency to include Health.