Reps Investigate $4.6bn Health Funds for Nigeria

The House of Representatives in Nigeria is probing $4.6 billion in donor health funds intended to support the country's response to HIV, tuberculosis, and malaria from 2021 to 2025. The committee, chaired by Amobi Ogah, aims to tighten oversight and ensure transparency in the implementation of these funds.

During an oversight visit in Abuja, Ogah emphasized the need for stricter monitoring of the Global Fund recipients, which include organizations like the Institute of Human Virology Nigeria and Catholic Relief Services. The committee has mandated that recipients submit detailed implementation plans directly to the National Assembly and provide quarterly reports on their activities.

This initiative comes amid increasing pressure on the government to demonstrate transparency in managing foreign aid, particularly as Nigeria continues to rely on international support for critical public health programs. The Global Fund has committed significant resources to combat infectious diseases, which remain major public health challenges in Nigeria.