Emmanuel Nyong Nsan

Emmanuel Nyong Nsan OFR (14 July 1947 – 12 December 2024) was a Nigerian medical doctor and politician who served in various federal government roles, including Minister of Works and Housing and Minister of Health during the military regime of General Muhammadu Buhari in the 1980s. He was also a broadcaster, academic, and community leader from Akpabuyo, Cross River State.

Early life and education Nsan was born on 14 July 1947 in Calabar, Cross River State.

In 1984, he was appointed Minister of Works and Housing under the military administration of General Muhammadu Buhari. Later that year, he became Minister of Health, where he introduced policies such as the Primary Health Care Policy, which expanded access to basic health services nationwide. He was also involved in early efforts toward a National Health Insurance Scheme.

Death Nsan died on 12 December 2024 at the age of 77, following a prolonged illness. His death was announced by his family, and funeral rites were held in Calabar in March 2025.