The health team of the NGFS aligns itself with the vision and mission of the NGF. It collaborates with MDAs, development partners and other stakeholders in health to encourage the commitment of the state governors and other top state health officials to health policies using evidence-based data for engagement and advocacy. Through advocacy, peer learning activities and provision of technical assistance, the team ensures local commitment and ownership of health and development projects by the Governors and top health officials in the 36 states of the country. The team serves as an interface between stakeholders in health and the state government to promote policy implementation at the sub-national level. Priority Agenda are; Universal Health Coverage, Primary Health Care strengthening, Health financing and financial protection, Sustainable drug supply chain scheme, Routine Immunization – Polio Eradication Initiative , Nutrition.