Renaissance Africa Energy Limited has pledged to strengthen its partnership with the Rivers State Contributory Health Protection Programme (RIVCHPP). The company's General Manager, Health, Dr. Akinwumi Fajola, made this commitment during an advocacy visit by RIVCHPP's management to Renaissance's headquarters in Port Harcourt. Fajola stated that the proposed partnership would involve a joint team to develop modalities for deeper collaboration. This engagement aims to strengthen RIVCHPP's operations and advance Universal Health Coverage in Rivers State.
Dr. Fajola noted that some organisations and individuals are sceptical about engaging with government agencies due to perceived bottlenecks. However, he commended RIVCHPP's Executive Secretary, Agala, for demonstrating a positive leadership style that has attracted public and private-sector partners. Renaissance Energy Limited will further strengthen its engagement with RIVCHPP, particularly in promoting health insurance within its operational areas. This move is expected to increase access to quality and affordable healthcare for residents in Rivers State.
Agala described RIVCHPP as a legacy project of Rivers State Governor, Siminalayi Fubara, aimed at ensuring residents have access to quality and affordable healthcare. Since its inception in January 2024, RIVCHPP has sustained awareness campaigns across the formal and informal sectors, resulting in steady growth in enrolment. The agency has enrolled over 160,000 residents across the state's 23 Local Government Areas, giving them access to healthcare services. This achievement demonstrates the programme's progress in achieving Universal Health Coverage.
Agala disclosed that Rivers State has risen to 13th position in Universal Health Coverage and was recognised as the most improved state at the Federal Ministry of Health's 2025 joint annual review meeting. The state has implemented comprehensive healthcare plans covering all population groups, including vulnerable residents, to protect households from health poverty and catastrophic health expenditure. RIVCHPP's efforts have contributed significantly to improving healthcare outcomes in Rivers State.
Dr. Fajola's recent promotion was also commended by Agala, who appreciated Renaissance Energy Limited for promoting health insurance in its operational areas. The visit featured the exchange of promotional materials and souvenirs between the two organisations. This partnership is expected to enhance healthcare services and promote health insurance in Rivers State. The collaboration will focus on increasing access to quality and affordable healthcare for residents.
The partnership between Renaissance Energy Limited and RIVCHPP aligns with the state's #Health4AllRivers vision. The programme aims to ensure that all residents have access to quality and affordable healthcare, regardless of their socio-economic status. By strengthening this partnership, both organisations can leverage their resources to improve healthcare outcomes in Rivers State. This collaboration has the potential to increase healthcare enrolment and promote health insurance in the state.
The Rivers State Contributory Health Protection Programme has made significant progress since its inception. With over 160,000 residents enrolled, the programme has demonstrated its potential to increase access to healthcare services in the state. The partnership with Renaissance Energy Limited is expected to further enhance the programme's operations and promote health insurance in Rivers State. This collaboration will contribute to achieving Universal Health Coverage and improving healthcare outcomes for residents.
Key points
- Renaissance Africa Energy Limited pledges to strengthen partnership with Rivers State Contributory Health Protection Programme to promote health insurance and advance Universal Health Coverage.
- The partnership aims to increase access to quality and affordable healthcare for residents in Rivers State, aligning with the state's #Health4AllRivers vision.
- RIVCHPP has enrolled over 160,000 residents across the state's 23 Local Government Areas, giving them access to healthcare services.
