President Bola Tinubu has appointed Dr. Ibrahim Yahaya Oloriegbe as the Chairman of the National Health Insurance Authority (NHIA) for an initial term of four years, effective March 11, 2025.Dr. Oloriegbe, a former Senator representing Kwara Central, served in the 9th National Assembly and was the Chairman of the Senate Committee on Health from 2019 to 2023, as well as the Chairman of the Joint National Assembly Committee on Health.He holds a Master’s in Coaching and Consultation from the University of Oxford, UK, and HEC, Paris, along with a Bachelor’s in Medicine and Surgery from Ahmadu Bello University, Zaria.A distinguished medical professional, he is a member of several organizations, including the Nigerian Medical Association (NMA), Association of General and Private Medical Practitioners of Nigeria (AGPMPN), Nigeria Venereal Disease Association, Guild of Medical Directors of Nigeria, International AIDS Society (IAS), and the Africa Health Leadership and Management Network.His appointment reaffirms the government’s commitment to strengthening Nigeria’s healthcare system.