Effect Of National Health Insurance Authority On The Performance Of Center For Black And African Art And Civilization (Cbaac) And National Orientation In South East Geopolitical Zone Of Nigeria

Abstract

This study examined the effect of the National Health Insurance Authority (NHIA) on the performance of the Center for Black and African Arts and Civilization (CBAAC) and the National Orientation Agency (NOA) in the South East geopolitical zone of Nigeria. The research was guided by four specific objectives: to determine the extent to which NHIA’s provision of financial protection has enhanced the promotion of national values; to ascertain how improved healthcare services have supported national cohesion and development; to evaluate the effect of effective healthcare management on cultural heritage preservation; and to examine the role of increased access to healthcare in enhancing cultural exchange. The study was conducted among staff of CBAAC and NOA in the South East, comprising a total population of 2,184 employees (1,308 from CBAAC and 876 from NOA). Using the Taro Yamane sampling technique, a sample size of 338 respondents was selected. A structured questionnaires developed by the researcher served and instrument for data collection. The data elicited from the respondents was , analyzed using simple percentages and frequency tables, and tested for statistical significance with the Chi-square test at a 0.05 level. The findings revealed that NHIA’s provision of financial protection, improved healthcare services, effective healthcare management, and increased access to healthcare all had positive and statistically significant effects on the ability of CBAAC and NOA to promote national values, foster national cohesion and development, preserve cultural heritage, and enhance cultural exchange, respectively. Based on these findings, the study recommends that the government expand NHIA coverage to include all agency personnel; CBAAC and NOA should collaborate with NHIA to implement staff wellness initiatives; policymakers should integrate health and cultural programming in public budgets; and inter-agency collaborations should be strengthened to support grassroots development and national unity.