The coordinating minister of Health and social welfare, Muhammad Pate, has send words of appreciation to His Excellency President Bola Ahmed Tinubu, GCFR, for the approval in-Council of a substantial investment in Nigeria’s health and human capital sector—a decisive step toward strengthening healthcare delivery and improving health and human capital outcomes for all Nigerians.
The Federal Executive Council (FEC) has approved an unprecedented $1.07 billion in concessional financing under the Human Capital Opportunities for Prosperity and Equity (#HOPE) program, along with N4.8 billion for the expansion of HIV/AIDS treatment. This decision represents a significant milestone in advancing healthcare governance, expanding primary healthcare services, and addressing critical gaps in human capital development.
These funds will be deployed in partnership with all 36 States of the Federation and the FCT, in line with the sector-wide policy and the Health Sector Renewal Investment Initiative. The funds will support the recruitment, training, and retention of healthcare workers at the subnational level, ensuring that healthcare services are more accessible, responsive, and sustainable.
Additionally, the approval of N4.8 billion for the procurement of 150,000 HIV treatment packs over the next four months underscores the administration’s commitment to sustaining life-saving treatment and ensuring continued access to care for vulnerable populations.
Much appreciation to the Government and people of the United States, as well as several other development partners, for 20 years of assistance to Nigeria’s fight against HIV, tuberculosis, and malaria, saving lives and livelihoods. Nigeria is committed to owning and advancing its national health development priorities, improving domestic resource mobilization, strengthening health and biosecurity, unlocking private sector potential in the healthcare value chain, and fostering impactful partnerships with all countries.
A cabinet committee comprising the ministries of health, finance, budget, defense, and environment will steer the development of a multi-level, multi-disease transition and sustainability plan towards Nigeria’s eventual exit from health aid dependency in the years ahead.
