My position on the Bill to make it mandatory for Medical and Dental practitioners not to be given full practising license until five years after graduation to stem brain drain.

President Buhari also demonstrated his commitment to equity and inclusive development through his assent to the law establishing the Federal Neuropsychiatric Hospital, Budo-Egba — the first of its kind in the North Central geopolitical zone.

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President Buhari will be remembered for his spartan lifestyle, modesty, and principled approach to governance — traits that earned him the enduring respect of the ordinary Nigerian people. From his military command to his civilian presidency, he remained committed to integrity,.

. as Head of State between 1983 and 1985. His deep sense of duty and commitment to national service defined every role he held throughout his distinguished career. I extend my heartfelt condolences to his immediate family and relatives, and to @officialABAT GCFR,.

. national unity, and institutional development. May Almighty Allah forgive his shortcomings, accept his return, and grant him Al-Jannah Firdaus. I also pray that Allah comforts his family, loved ones, and indeed the entire nation at this moment of great loss.

. who has lost a predecessor and senior statesman. I also commiserate with the All Progressives Congress (APC) family and the millions of Nigerians who admired and followed President Buhari for his leadership, discipline, and unwavering sense of patriotism.

the ranks to become a Major-General in the Nigerian Army. He served Nigeria in several key national assignments, including as Military Governor of the old North-Eastern State, Federal Commissioner for Petroleum Resources, General Officer Commanding, and ultimately,. .

. take-off, correcting a long-standing imbalance and expanding Federal Government presence in Kwara State for the first time in over two decades. Beyond his civilian leadership, President Muhammadu Buhari was a patriotic and disciplined military officer, who rose through. .

Prior to this, all five other zones had one or more Federal Neuropsychiatric Hospitals, leaving North Central underserved in this critical aspect of mental healthcare. His administration not only passed the law but also provided the full backing required for the hospital’s. .

This landmark legislation introduced transformative reforms, including the creation of a dedicated fund to provide health coverage for vulnerable groups — a bold step towards achieving universal health coverage for all Nigerians.

During this period, four of the bills I sponsored were signed into law by him — most notably, the National Health Insurance Authority (NHIA) Act, which we fondly referred to as “BuhariCare.”

I received with deep sorrow the news of the passing of President Muhammadu Buhari, GCFR, who died this evening in London. I had the honour of serving in the Nigerian Senate during his second term as President (2019–2023).

We have work to do. And by God’s grace, we’ll give it our all. ~Sen. Dr. Ibrahim Yahaya Oloriegbe*,.Chairman, National Health Insurance Authority Governing Council. 11/07/2025.

Together with other distinguished Council members, our task is clear: to help move Nigeria closer to universal health coverage, ensuring that every Nigerian — especially the most vulnerable — can access quality, affordable healthcare.

. the Coordinating Minister of Health, for their strong leadership and support. I'm especially thankful to my brothers and former colleagues, Sen. Umar Sadiq Suleman and Senator Yakubu Oseni, for standing with me on this day. Your presence meant a lot.

Having played a part in birthing the NHIA Act during my time in the Senate, returning now to help implement it feels like coming full circle. I’m grateful to H. E, @officialABAT for the trust, and to my State Governor, H.E @RealAARahman & Prof. @muhammadpate,.

Earlier today, I was officially inaugurated as the Chairman of the Governing Council of the National Health Insurance Authority (NHIA) @nhia_nigeria a truly humbling and significant moment in my continued journey to serve our dearest Nation and humanity as a whole.

Congratulations once again, Mubarak. Your success is a beacon of hope for others in our community. We are proud of you!. - Sen. Dr. Ibrahim Yahaya Oloriegbe.Chairman, National Health Insurance Authority Governing Council. #EducationForAll #YouthEmpowerment #DIYOFoundation.

joined us today at the Foundation’s office to receive the support package. I appreciate their dedication to his future. At DIYO Foundation, we are committed to nurturing potential, promoting excellence, and ensuring no talented youth is left behind due to lack of opportunity.

Mubarak currently aspires to study Mechanical Engineering, and with proper guidance, we are confident he’ll find the best-fit path for his talent and passion. His mother, Madam Taibat Garba, and uncle, Mustapha Garba,. .

- Post-UTME preparatory classes to ease his transition into university. - Professional career counselling, including mentorship by Dr Aishat Tayo Abubakar of the Department of Architecture, University of Ilorin