The Akwa Ibom State Government has announced plans to partner with Traditional Birth Attendants (TBAs) in the state to train, supervise, and certify them, aligning their practices with contemporary primary healthcare standards. This initiative aims to enhance their skills and ensure their acceptance within the broader healthcare system.
Governor Umo Eno made the announcement during the 2025 State Convention of Traditional Birth Attendants, held at the Ibom Hall Ground in Uyo. He issued a directive to the State Ministry of Health to undertake the training and certification of TBAs, transforming them into certified community healthcare workers.
Governor Eno acknowledged the critical role TBAs play in the state’s social fabric, particularly in caring for pregnant mothers in rural and underserved areas. He emphasized that, upon completing the training, TBAs would be integrated into the state’s primary healthcare system, further enhancing their contributions to healthcare delivery.
The Governor expressed optimism that the training would elevate the profile of TBAs, leveraging their wealth of experience while aligning their practices with current medical advancements and standards. He also reaffirmed his commitment to making TBAs a vital component of his ARISE Agenda, which focuses on improving healthcare and ensuring a healthy, productive population.
In his welcome remarks, Comrade Otobong George, President of the Akwa Ibom State Traditional Birth Attendants, thanked Governor Eno for his support and commitment to improving their profession. He highlighted the importance of TBAs in providing immediate care, especially in areas with limited access to medical facilities, and called on the government to enact laws regulating their activities to ensure better control and standardization.
This partnership marks a significant step towards strengthening primary healthcare delivery in Akwa Ibom State, ensuring that TBAs are equipped with the necessary skills to provide safe and effective care.
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The Akwa Ibom State Government has announced plans to partner with Traditional Birth Attendants (TBAs) in the state to train, supervise, and certify them, aligning their practices with contemporary primary healthcare standards. This initiative aims to enhance their skills and ensure their acceptance within the broader healthcare system.
Governor Umo Eno made the announcement during the 2025 State Convention of Traditional Birth Attendants, held at the Ibom Hall Ground in Uyo. He issued a directive to the State Ministry of Health to undertake the training and certification of TBAs, transforming them into certified community healthcare workers.
Governor Eno acknowledged the critical role TBAs play in the state’s social fabric, particularly in caring for pregnant mothers in rural and underserved areas. He emphasized that, upon completing the training, TBAs would be integrated into the state’s primary healthcare system, further enhancing their contributions to healthcare delivery.
The Governor expressed optimism that the training would elevate the profile of TBAs, leveraging their wealth of experience while aligning their practices with current medical advancements and standards. He also reaffirmed his commitment to making TBAs a vital component of his ARISE Agenda, which focuses on improving healthcare and ensuring a healthy, productive population.
In his welcome remarks, Comrade Otobong George, President of the Akwa Ibom State Traditional Birth Attendants, thanked Governor Eno for his support and commitment to improving their profession. He highlighted the importance of TBAs in providing immediate care, especially in areas with limited access to medical facilities, and called on the government to enact laws regulating their activities to ensure better control and standardization.
This partnership marks a significant step towards strengthening primary healthcare delivery in Akwa Ibom State, ensuring that TBAs are equipped with the necessary skills to provide safe and effective care.
