DEADLINE: 16TH OCTOBER, 2025
LAGOS STATE MINISTRY OF HEALTH
BLOCK 4, THE SECRETARIAT, OBAFEMI AWOLOWO WAY,
ALAUSA, IKEJA, LAGOS STATE, NIGERIA.
INVITATION FOR EXPRESSION OF INTEREST (EOI) TO PARTICIPATE AS A PRIVATE HEALTH INSURANCE PARTNER IN THE LAGOS PRIVATE HEALTH PARTNERSHIP (LPHP)

INTRODUCTION
On 16 July 2024, His Excellency, Mr. Babajide Olusola Sanwo-Olu, Governor of Lagos State, signed Executive Order No. EO/BOS/01/2024, mandating that all residents, employers, and workers in Lagos State shall procure their social health insurance through the State Health Scheme or an NHIA-accredited Health Maintenance Organisation (HMO) registered with Lagos State.

This directive aligns Lagos State with the National Health Insurance Authority (NHIA) Act, 2022, which makes health insurance compulsory nationwide and empowers states to establish contributory health schemes. To operationalise this mandate, the Lagos State Ministry of Health (LSMoH), in collaboration with the Lagos State Health Management Agency (LASHMA), has launched the Lagos Private Health Partnership (LPHP) which is a pioneering public-private partnership that harmonises the private healthcare ecosystem, enhances service delivery, and ensures universal coverage for the private formal sector of Lagos State.

Invitation for Expression of Interest
The Lagos State Ministry of Health hereby invites all NHIA-accredited HMOs wishing to operate in Lagos State to formally express interest in joining the LPHP Consortium. By participating, HMOs will gain the opportunity to:

  • Expand their operational footprint and enrolment base across Lagos State.
  • Collaborate with the LSMoH, LASHMA, HEFAMAA, Private Healthcare Providers (PHCPs), and employers in delivering standardised, sustainable Managed Care Plans (MCPs).
  • Access and transact on the LPHP Digital Pathway; a world-class digital platform providing seamless enrolment (Quote-to-Card), claims reimbursement (Card-to-Cash), actuarial pricing, billing, and payment settlement in real-time.
  • Contribute to evidence-driven policy through LPHP’s integrated data analytics, actuarial reviews, and monitoring systems.
  • Participate in joint advocacy, financing innovations, and system-strengthening initiatives that will position Lagos State as a model for universal health coverage in Nigeria.

Requirements for Participation
Interested HMOs are required to submit an Expression of Interest letter, accompanied by the following documentation:
1. Certificate of Incorporation issued by the Corporate Affairs Commission (CAC).
2. NHIA Accreditation Certificate confirming current registration status.
3. Corporate profile, organisational structure, and key contact details.
4. Current portfolio of health plans and services offered, including actuarial experience.
5. Evidence of compliance with statutory obligations (Tax Clearance, PENCOM, ITF, NSITF).
6. Formal commitment to:

  • Execution of the LPHP Consortium Service Level Agreement (SLA) with LSMoH.
  • Allocation of at least 65% of premium revenues to service delivery, consistent with actuarial benchmarks.
  • Compliance with quarterly quality assurance reviews, regulatory standards, and enforcement mechanisms.
  • Any other requirement as mandated by the Lagos State Ministry of Health

Submission Details
Hard copies should be submitted to the office of the Honourable Commissioner for Health, Block 4, 5th Floor, Lagos State Ministry of Health, Secretariat Alausa Ikeja, Lagos.

All submissions after the 2 weeks will not be considered for the initial pilot of 6 months.

The submission deadline is 2 weeks from the publication of this advert. Only NHIA Accredited HMOs that apply WILL be contacted and submissions received after this date shall not be considered.

All EOIs will be reviewed by the Consortium’s Steering Committee (ManCo), comprising representatives of HMOs, PHCPs, and the LSMoH. Shortlisted HMOs will be invited for further engagement, onboarding into the LPHP Digital Pathway, and issuance of a Consortium Membership Certificate.

Closing
This call represents a historic opportunity for Health Maintenance Organisations to participate in a landmark public-private partnership that is transforming healthcare delivery in Lagos State. Through the LPHP, Lagos is building a sustainable, inclusive, and digitally enabled healthcare ecosystem, ensuring that all residents have equitable access to quality care while advancing the vision of Universal Health Coverage (UHC).

Signed:
Prof. Akin Abayomi
Honourable Commissioner for Health
Lagos State Ministry of Health

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