Riders for Health Nigeria

Riders for Health Nigeria British couple Andrea and Barry Coleman are co-founders of Riders for Health.

Riders for Health (Riders) is an international organisation working to improve the capacity and efficiency of health care delivery systems in Africa by ensuring that health workers have uninterrupted access to reliable transportation. Barry visited Somalia in the late 1980s where he observed a garage of abandoned motorcycles and ambulances all of which had broken down due to poor maintenance. The

underdeveloped health infrastructure in Africa coupled with the risks posed to mothers and children stirred Andrea and Barry’s passion to help improve lives. They saw that well-maintained motorcycles in Africa could help mobilise health care workers and increase access to healthcare services, especially to poor remote places. With the help of well-meaning friends and colleagues, Andrea and Barry raised money at bike rallies in England, the proceeds of which was used to acquire motorcycles, train riders and technicians to set up pilot programs in Uganda and The Gambia. Between 1991 and 1996, they had built a fleet of 47 bikes that delivered health-care services with zero breakdown. By the end of 1996, Riders for Health was fully established and had begun to expand and gain a respectable reputation across Africa. Today, Andrea and Barry’s vision of a world in which healthcare reaches everyone, everywhere continues to improve equal access to healthcare services for over 20 million Africans.

09/04/2026

Don’t wait for the breakdown—prevent it.
Our fleet workshop is focused on keeping every vehicle in top condition through proactive maintenance and consistent care.

03/04/2026

Preventive maintenance isn’t just service—it’s lifesaving preparation. Every check, every fix ensures health workers reach communities without delay.

10/03/2026

This skit shows why vaccines must be stored in a cold chain warehouse where temperature is carefully monitored and controlled.
At Riders for Health, we ensure medicines and vaccines stay safe from storage to delivery — so they work when they’re needed most. ❄️

08/03/2026

At Riders for Health, our Cold Chain Warehouse ensures vaccines and essential medicines are stored at the right temperature, preserving their effectiveness until they reach the communities that need them most.

19/02/2026

Behind every timely vaccine delivery is a well-maintained motorcycle, a dedicated rider, and a system built to beat the clock. Because in healthcare, timing can change everything.

17/02/2026

What people think Riders do:
“Just ride motorcycles and deliver packages.”
What Riders for Health Nigeria actually does:
We manage and maintain vehicles for health programs.
We deliver vaccines safely through cold chain systems.
We transport essential medicines and medical supplies.
We support disease surveillance and outbreak response.
We distribute laboratory samples.
We manage medical warehouses and storage facilities.
We ensure last-mile delivery to hard-to-reach communities.
We train healthcare workers on transport management.
Because healthcare doesn’t move on its own.
We make it move.
Riders for Health Nigeria —
Strengthening healthcare systems, one journey at a time.

24/10/2025

Riders for Health staff at work — getting ready to keep healthcare on the move.

21/10/2025

Riders for Health Nigeria intensified efforts to boost vaccine uptake and strengthen routine immunization across communities. In this interview, our Country Director reflects on the outreach that turned challenges into success stories.

Happy Independence Day, Nigeria! 🇳🇬✨ At Riders for Health, we celebrate freedom, unity, and progress by keeping healthca...
01/10/2025

Happy Independence Day, Nigeria! 🇳🇬✨ At Riders for Health, we celebrate freedom, unity, and progress by keeping healthcare moving to every community. Together, we ride for a healthier nation! 💚

No distance too far, no river too wide - when health is the destination, Riders always deliver.
05/09/2025

No distance too far, no river too wide - when health is the destination, Riders always deliver.

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Monday 08:30 - 17:30
Tuesday 08:30 - 17:30
Wednesday 08:30 - 17:30
Thursday 08:30 - 17:30
Friday 08:30 - 16:00

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