Message to AfHEA Members – Dr. Yakubu Agada-Amade, Candidate for AfHEA Board – West Africa (English-speaking/Anglophone)

[Yakubu Agada-Amade]

Dear Colleagues and Friends,

I am honoured to present myself as a candidate for the AfHEA Board, representing the West Africa (English-speaking/Anglophone) region.

This is more than a position; it is a call to serve, to amplify our collective voice, and to strengthen the role of health economics in shaping Africa’s future.

Over the past 25 years, I have served across Nigeria’s health system—from frontline care to national policy reform. As Director of Standards & Quality Assurance and former Acting Director General at the National Health Insurance Authority (NHIA), I have led transformative efforts in strategic purchasing, Health Technology Assessment (HTA), clinical coding, and digital accreditation. I was privileged to contribute to the development of the NHIA Act (signed into law on May 19, 2022), the NHIA Standard Treatment Guidelines and Referral Protocols, and the modernization of quality assurance systems.

My guiding principle has always been clear: decisions must be driven by evidence, equity, and collaboration.

I am proud to share that I am a member of AfHEA, the International Society for Quality in Health Care (ISQua), and the Nigerian Institute of Management (NIM). I also hold a Project Management Professional (PMP) certification.

Health economics is not just about numbers; it is about lives, equity, and the future of our continent. AfHEA has always been a space where ideas meet action. If elected, I will work to:

• Strengthen Regional Collaboration: Build networks for joint research, mentorship, and policy exchange across West Africa.
• Advance HTA & Strategic Purchasing: Scale up training and support integration of evidence-based tools into national health decisions.
• Promote Policy Impact: Help researchers translate findings into actionable policy through briefs, dialogues, and advocacy.
• Elevate Our Regional Voice: Ensure West Africa’s priorities contribute to shaping AfHEA’s agenda and continental health reforms.
• Champion Inclusion & Innovation: Support gender equity, digital tools, and capacity building for the next generation of health economists.

I believe in the power of shared knowledge and inclusive leadership. I believe in you. And I would be deeply grateful for your support as we take this next step together.

Warm regards,

Dr. Yakubu Adole Agada-Amade

[MBBCH, MHPM, DLSHTM, MScPH, Cert (HSPH), PhD, MNIM, FAPH, PMP]

Director, Department of Standards & Quality Assurance

National Health Insurance Authority

Utako District Abuja

Tel: +2348065346008 | Tel & WhatsApp: +2348098509670

Email: drya...@gmail.com, yagada...@nhia.gov.ng, 

Candidate Profile Highlights

• Over 25 years of experience in Nigeria’s health system, including leadership roles at the National Health Insurance Authority (NHIA)
• Former Acting Director General at NHIA Nigeria
• Director at NHIA | Led HTA, strategic purchasing, and quality reforms
• PhD in Health Economics with specialization in economic evaluation, budget impact analysis, and renal dialysis economics
• Director of Standards & Quality Assurance at NHIA, leading national initiatives in HTA, clinical coding, and strategic purchasing
• Internationally trained with certifications from Harvard, Johns Hopkins, Mahidol University, and the World Bank
• Published researcher with peer-reviewed work on dialysis economics, health insurance impact, and integrated care
• AfHEA member and active contributor, including conference presentations, session chair and collaborative studies

·        Learn more about my work:[Attached]

·        Voting opens Monday, August 25, 2025:I would be honoured to have your support!

·        Vote here: https://lnkd.in/d7hMrRQu

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[Yakubu Agada-Amade]

Chers collègues et amis,

Je suis honoré de me présenter comme candidat au Conseil d'administration de l'AfHEA, représentant la région de l’Afrique de l’Ouest anglophone.

Il ne s’agit pas simplement d’un poste, mais d’un appel à servir, à amplifier notre voix collective et à renforcer le rôle de l’économie de la santé dans la construction de l’avenir de l’Afrique.

Au cours des 25 dernières années, j’ai servi dans le système de santé nigérian — des soins de première ligne à la réforme des politiques nationales. En tant que Directeur des Normes et de l’Assurance Qualité et ancien Directeur Général par intérim de la National Health Insurance Authority (NHIA), j’ai dirigé des initiatives de transformation dans les domaines de l’achat stratégique, de l’évaluation des technologies de santé (ETS), du codage clinique et de l’accréditation numérique. J’ai eu le privilège de contribuer à l’élaboration de la loi NHIA (promulguée le 19 mai 2022), des directives de traitement standard et des protocoles de référence de la NHIA, ainsi qu’à la modernisation des systèmes d’assurance qualité.

Mon principe directeur a toujours été clair : les décisions doivent être fondées sur des preuves, l’équité et la collaboration.

Je suis fier de partager que je suis membre de l’AfHEA, de la Société Internationale pour la Qualité dans les Soins de Santé (ISQua), et de l’Institut Nigérian de Management (NIM). Je suis également certifié Project Management Professional (PMP).

L’économie de la santé ne se résume pas aux chiffres ; elle concerne des vies, l’équité et l’avenir de notre continent. L’AfHEA a toujours été un espace où les idées rencontrent l’action. Si je suis élu, je m’engage à :

• Renforcer la collaboration régionale : Construire des réseaux pour la recherche conjointe, le mentorat et l’échange de politiques à travers l’Afrique de l’Ouest.
• Faire progresser l’ETS et l’achat stratégique : Intensifier la formation et soutenir l’intégration d’outils fondés sur des données probantes dans les décisions nationales de santé.
• Promouvoir l’impact des politiques : Aider les chercheurs à traduire leurs résultats en politiques concrètes par le biais de notes, de dialogues et de plaidoyer.
• Élever notre voix régionale : Veiller à ce que les priorités de l’Afrique de l’Ouest contribuent à façonner l’agenda de l’AfHEA et les réformes sanitaires continentales.
• Favoriser l’inclusion et l’innovation : Soutenir l’équité entre les sexes, les outils numériques et le renforcement des capacités pour la prochaine génération d’économistes de la santé.

Je crois au pouvoir du savoir partagé et du leadership inclusif. Je crois en vous. Et je vous serais profondément reconnaissant de votre soutien alors que nous franchissons ensemble cette nouvelle étape.

Cordialement,

Dr Yakubu Adole Agada-Amade

[MBBCH, MHPM, DLSHTM, MScPH, Cert (HSPH), PhD, MNIM, FAPH, PMP]

Directeur, Département des Normes et de l’Assurance Qualité
National Health Insurance Authority
District d’Utako, Abuja
Tél : +2348065346008 | Tél & WhatsApp : +2348098509670
Email : drya...@gmail.com, yagada...@nhia.gov.ng

 

Points saillants du profil du candidat

• Plus de 25 ans d’expérience dans le système de santé nigérian, y compris des postes de direction à la NHIA
• Ancien Directeur Général par intérim de la NHIA Nigeria
• Directeur à la NHIA | A dirigé l’ETS, l’achat stratégique et les réformes de qualité
• Doctorat en économie de la santé, spécialisé en évaluation économique, analyse d’impact budgétaire et économie de la dialyse rénale
• Directeur des Normes et de l’Assurance Qualité à la NHIA, dirigeant des initiatives nationales en ETS, codage clinique et achat stratégique
• Formation internationale avec certifications de Harvard, Johns Hopkins, Université Mahidol et Banque mondiale
• Chercheur publié avec des travaux évalués par des pairs sur l’économie de la dialyse, l’impact de l’assurance santé et les soins intégrés
• Membre actif de l’AfHEA, avec des présentations en conférence, des rôles de modérateur et des études collaboratives

· Pour en savoir plus sur mon travail : [Pièce jointe]
· Ouverture du vote : Lundi 25 août 2025 — Je serais honoré de recevoir votre soutien !
· Votez ici : https://afhea.org/board-member-voting/

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[Yakubu Agada-Amade]

Dear Colleagues and Friends,

 

We have less than two weeks to go to the end of voting. 

VOTE TODAY. Vote Experience, Integrity, and Impact

Vote for DR. YAKUBU AGADA-AMADE as AfHEA Board Member – WEST AFRICA (ENGLISH-SPEAKING/ANGLOPHONE).

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Dr Yakubu Adole Agada-Amade

[MBBCH, MHPM, DLSHTM, MScPH, Cert (HSPH), PhD, MNIM, FAPH, PMP]

Director, Department of Standards & Quality Assurance

National Health Insurance Authority

Utako District Abuja

Tel: +2348065346008 | Tel & WhatsApp: +2348098509670

Skype: dr.yaks

Email: yagada...@nhis.gov.ng, drya...@gmail.com

Website: www.nhia.gov.ng 

[Yakubu Agada-Amade]

Dear Colleagues and Friends,

 

We have one week to go to the end of voting. 

VOTE TODAY. Vote Experience, Integrity, and Impact

Vote for DR. YAKUBU AGADA-AMADE as AfHEA Board Member – WEST AFRICA (ENGLISH-SPEAKING/ANGLOPHONE).

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JE VOTE POUR LE DR YAKUBU AGADA-AMADE

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[Yakubu Agada-Amade]

Dear AfHEA Members,

I hope this message finds you well.

We have a few days until the end of the election. 

I write to kindly solicit your support and vote as I contest for the election to serve as Board Member representing West Africa (Anglophone) in the ongoing AfHEA Board elections.

Over the years, I have had the privilege of contributing actively to our community of practice. Most recently, notably:

1. I served on a panel and coordinated the session on Health Technology Assessment (HTA) during the Nigeria Healthcare Financing Policy Dialogue, where we pushed for the institutionalization of HTA in Nigeria [https://www.premiumtimesng.com/health/health-news/818802-nhia-pushes-health-technology-reforms-to-cut-waste-expand-coverage.html].
2. I also contributed as a panelist in a session organized by IQVIA on Accelerating Access Through Health Economics: Spotlight on Ghana and Nigeria, where we advocated for greater integration of health economics in decision-making processes [https://www.linkedin.com/feed/update/urn:li:activity:7368175835012378624/].

I am passionate about advancing the role of health economics in shaping equitable, evidence-based policies across Africa. Serving on the AfHEA Board would provide an opportunity to amplify these efforts, foster regional collaboration, and ensure our collective voice continues to influence health systems strengthening.

I kindly ask for your vote and support in this election. Together, we can strengthen AfHEA’s mission and impact across the region. 

VOTE TODAY! https://afhea.org/afhea-board-election/ 

Thank you for your time, trust, and consideration.

Warm regards,
Dr. Yakubu Agada-Amade
Candidate for AfHEA Board Member (West Africa – Anglophone)

 

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[Yakubu Agada-Amade]

Dear Colleagues,

It has been almost three weeks since voting started. In the next few hours, voting will close. 

Prioritising health economics and evidence-informed policy-making as central pillars of health system strengthening is the way forward.

I have the experience to contribute to steering AfHEA towards that direction.

Vote Now. Vote here: https://afhea.org/voting-instruction/

Vote for DR. YAKUBU AGADA-AMADE as AfHEA Board Member – WEST AFRICA (ENGLISH-SPEAKING/ANGLOPHONE).