The Federal Government has unveiled a new National HIV and AIDS Strategic Plan (NSP) 2026–2030 aimed at shifting Nigeria’s HIV response from heavy reliance on donor funding to a sustainable, locally driven model.
Speaking at the launch in Abuja on Thursday, the Director-General of the National Agency for the Control of AIDS, Dr Temitope Ilori, said Nigeria had reached a critical stage in its fight against HIV/AIDS and must adopt a new approach to financing and implementing programmes.
Ilori noted that although the country had recorded significant progress in reducing new infections and expanding access to treatment over the last two decades, declining external support and changing realities made a transition to a more sustainable system necessary.
She stated, “The HIV response stands at a very defining moment. Over the past two decades, the country has made significant progress in reducing infections and expanding access to treatment. This has been supported by strong partnerships, global solidarity and sustained national commitment.
“A central driver for this new plan is the recognition that the current donor-dependent model is no longer sustainable. With dwindling external funding, Nigeria must transition to a new business model with emphasis on sustainability, country ownership and a country-led response.”
