Over 25 Million Nigerians Affected by Kidney Disease

Peter Obi stated that over 25 million Nigerians are living with kidney-related diseases, a claim that aligns with estimates from nephrology experts and sources like Orodata Science, which reported in 2026 that approximately 25 million Nigerians have chronic kidney disease, resulting in about 45,000 deaths annually. However, this figure is an estimate rather than a precise count.

Obi also mentioned that Nigeria has fewer than 200 dialysis centers but requires about 1,000. Evidence supports that the number of dialysis centers is indeed below 200, with a medical review indicating an increase from 27 centers in 2006 to 186 in 2021.

Recent reports suggest there are just over 200 centers, with about 800 functional dialysis machines available, while estimates indicate that around 5,000 machines are needed nationwide. The claim regarding the need for 1,000 centers is viewed as a projection rather than an established requirement.