The award underscores the company’s consistent commitment to providing quality healthcare through innovative health insurance solutions, customer-focused services and sustained investments in healthcare delivery.

Speaking on the achievement, the Managing Director of Leadway Health, Dr. Tokunbo Alli, described the recognition as a reflection of the organisation’s dedication to excellence, innovation and delivering value to its members.

He attributed the milestone to the trust of customers, the support of healthcare providers and the commitment of employees, adding that the award would inspire the company to continue improving healthcare access across Nigeria.

Leadway Health said it has continued to strengthen its operations through investments in digital health solutions, including telemedicine services and technology-driven innovations that enhance customer experience.

The company noted that the latest recognition comes as healthcare financing assumes greater importance in improving health outcomes and expanding access to quality medical care.

It reaffirmed its commitment to working with healthcare providers, employers and policymakers to make affordable healthcare more accessible to Nigerians.

Leadway Health said it will continue developing innovative health insurance solutions that improve healthcare delivery while supporting the long-term growth of Nigeria’s healthcare system.

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The funding is expected to consolidate recent gains in population health outcomes and disease control while ensuring that more Nigerians, regardless of their location or socio-economic status, have access to essential healthcare services.

The approval was one of the key resolutions reached at the 15th Ministerial Oversight Committee (MOC) meeting on the National Health Sector Renewal Investment Initiative, the Basic Healthcare Provision Fund, the Sector-Wide Approach (SWAp), and Government and Donor-Funded Programmes and Initiatives.

The meeting was co-chaired by the Coordinating Minister of Health and Social Welfare, Professor Muhammad Ali Pate, and the Minister of State for Health and Social Welfare, Dr. Iziaq Adekunle Salako.

During the meeting, the committee reviewed key performance indicators, financial reports, programme implementation milestones, and emerging priorities requiring policy attention. Members also identified strategic measures to address implementation bottlenecks and agreed on timelines for delivering priority interventions ahead of the next quarterly review.

The committee reaffirmed its commitment to strengthening collaboration among government institutions and development partners to reinforce Nigeria’s health system and accelerate the delivery of impactful healthcare interventions nationwide.

The latest funding injection underscores the Federal Government’s continued efforts to improve healthcare financing, increase access to quality primary healthcare services, and build a more resilient health system capable of meeting the needs of Nigerians.

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The company said the transition reflects the evolution of its integrated health insurance and wellness solutions while maintaining continuity for existing clients.
The rebrand also introduces broader healthcare services designed to meet the changing needs of employers and employees across Nigeria and other African markets.

In Nigeria, Discovery Health – Global Health Solutions will continue its partnership with Leadway Health HMO, a collaboration that began in 2022, to provide localized healthcare solutions for businesses and their workforce.

Chief Executive Officer of Discovery Health – Global Health Solutions, Emma Knox, stated that although the business name has changed, its commitment to improving health outcomes and protecting lives remains unchanged.

According to Knox, the new structure will support future growth through partnerships with local insurers across Africa while also enabling the company to expand into additional healthcare solutions, including Administration Services Only (ASO), a managed healthcare administration offering.

Leadway Health HMO, a subsidiary of Leadway Holdings, remains the company’s Nigerian insurance partner. Knox noted that the partnership has strengthened Discovery Health’s ability to scale healthcare solutions in the country.

Also speaking, Leadway Health CEO, Dr. Tokunbo Alli, said the continued collaboration reflects both organizations’ shared commitment to improving access to quality healthcare for employers and employees in Nigeria.

Discovery Health added that employers across Africa would continue to benefit from its 34 years of experience in healthcare administration and managed care, supported by advanced clinical governance, risk management systems, and healthcare data capabilities.

The company said the rebrand aligns with its vision of building an integrated healthcare ecosystem that combines health insurance, wellness programmes, and healthcare administration services on a single platform across Africa.

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The Governor assured investors that Lagos is open for business and investment, as well as forging partnerships that will outlive the current administration and shape generations to come.

He said Lagos wants to work with Georgia to create sister-city frameworks to connect Atlanta and Lagos more deliberately, noting that when the two cities rise together, Nigeria and the United States prosper together.

Governor Sanwo-Olu spoke on Thursday while delivering a speech at the US–Nigeria Policy and Trade Forum, held alongside FNITCC-AFRICON 2025 at the Georgia State Capitol in Atlanta, United States.

The event was attended by distinguished lawmakers of the State of Georgia, members of the Georgia African Legislative Caucus, business leaders, members of the Nigerian diaspora, and friends of Lagos and Nigeria.

Governor Sanwo-Olu said the US-Nigeria Policy and Trade Forum is not just about Nigeria and the United States; it is about Lagos and Georgia finding new synergies in trade, policy collaboration and diaspora.

The Governor said Lagos and Georgia share more than many realise, noting that “Atlanta is a logistics and technology hub for the American South, and Lagos serves as the gateway to West Africa. Both cities thrive at the intersection of trade, innovation, and culture.”

Governor Sanwo-Olu said Georgia’s strengths in logistics, agribusiness, film, and technology align directly with Lagos’ strategic priorities.

He said: “The Georgia African Legislative Caucus has shown visionary leadership in connecting diaspora voices to policymaking. Lagos is eager to work with you in shaping legislation and frameworks that deepen subnational ties.

“Our diaspora is our greatest export. Nigerians in Georgia—entrepreneurs, academics, and professionals—are bridges of trust and innovation. We invite you to invest not only in Nigeria but also to mentor, connect, and build with us.

“Nigeria and the United States share deep and historic ties. But the bond between Lagos State and Georgia carries unique promise. Atlanta is home to one of the largest Nigerian diaspora communities in the U.S., and Lagos is home to Africa’s most ambitious megacity project—a city of over 24 million people, generating more than 30 per cent of Nigeria’s GDP and over 50 per cent of its non-oil trade value.

“Just as Georgia has become a logistics and technology hub for the American South, Lagos is the gateway to West Africa, handling over 70 per cent of Nigeria’s seaport cargo throughput and serving as the preferred entry point for investors into Africa’s largest market.

“We are the first subnational in Africa poised to issue a Green Bond, financing sustainable infrastructure. We are pioneering clean energy markets, electric mobility, and climate-resilient projects to ensure that Lagos is not only Africa’s economic capital but also its sustainability leader.”

Governor Sanwo-Olu also disclosed that the Lagos State Government, through partnerships with Afreximbank, MOFI, and global investors, is unlocking billions in capital for transformative projects.

Sharing some of the compelling facts about Lagos, Governor Sanwo-Olu said Lagos is an economic powerhouse with a large population and market scale that can boast of infrastructure transformation, innovation and youth.

“In 2024 alone, Lagos attracted $5.95 billion in foreign capital inflows—over two-thirds of Nigeria’s total. Even in Q1 2025, Lagos remained a dominant investment destination, drawing $2.56 billion, despite global headwinds.

“By 2030, Lagos is projected to be the ninth-largest city economy in the world, with a population exceeding 30 million, offering one of the continent’s deepest consumer markets.

“From the Lagos Rail Mass Transit (Blue and Red Lines) to the upcoming 68 km Green Line metro project, and from the Lekki Deep Seaport to the new Lagos International Financial Centre, we are deliberately positioning Lagos as a global city ready for business.

“Lagos is the beating heart of Africa’s tech ecosystem, home to more than 2,500 startups, including unicorns like Flutterwave and Andela. Every day, Lagosians demonstrate that Africa’s future will be digitally powered.”

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