Akwa Ibom State Health Insurance Agency (AKSHIA), has solicited the enrollment of transporters numbering over 16,000 to further expand access to affordable healthcare among residents.
The transport operators, include commercial tricyclists (Keke), bus and other drivers in recognition of their vital role in conveying people and commodities, which contributes immensely to the state’s economy.
Speaking during an advocacy visit to the Ministry of Transport in Uyo, the State capital, Igbemi Igbemi, executive Secretary of the agency highlighted the importance of health insurance and reassured the stakeholders of the benefits available to registered members.
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He reiterated he State Government’s commitment to making quality and affordable healthcare accessible to all residents through suitable insurance packages.
“We are working to ensure that transporters are not left out of this important initiative, ” he stated.
“Together , we can ensure that those who help keep our state moving are also protected from catastrophic healthcare cost as we keep moving towards Universal Healthcare Coverage (UHC).”
He expressed the agency’s committed to financial access to quality and affordable healthcare for all residents of Akwa Ibom State.
Victor Dan, the Acting Permanent Secretary, who represented Anthony Luke Udoh, Commissioner for Transportation, commended AKSHIA’s leadership for the initiative.
He assured that the Ministry of Transport would collaborate with the AKSHIA to encourage the enrolment of transporters in the scheme.
He also lauded the State Government for the initiative and acknowledged the agency’s achievements, recognitions and leadership.
Representatives of the various Transport Associations and other stakeholders, also expressed their commitment to the initiative as they also pledged to sensitise their members and encourage registration, while emphasising the need for a smooth, fair and transparent enrolment process.
