Nigerian lawmakers on Wednesday, October 22nd, 2025, launched an investigation into the use of $4.6 billion in international health grants allocated between 2021 and 2025, citing the country’s continued high mortality rates from HIV, tuberculosis, and malaria despite significant funding.
In a motion presented to the House of Representatives, legislators said immediate oversight and a review of current strategies were necessary to ensure Nigeria does not miss the United Nations Sustainable Development Goal of ending epidemics of these diseases by 2030.
The House instructed its Committee on HIV/AIDS to conduct the inquiry and present its findings within a month, along with recommendations for possible legislative action.
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The investigation will focus on grants provided by the United States Agency for International Development (USAID) and the Global Fund to Fight AIDS, Tuberculosis and Malaria.
Lawmakers also noted that the U.S. President’s Emergency Plan for AIDS Relief (PEPFAR) contributed an additional $6 billion during the same period to support HIV/AIDS treatment and strengthen Nigeria’s health systems, according to Reuters.
“Despite these significant investments, Nigeria remains burdened by public health challenges, including 51,000 AIDS-related deaths in 2023, ranking third globally,” the motion stated.
Lawmakers added that Nigeria accounted for 31% of global malaria deaths and ranked first in Africa and sixth worldwide for tuberculosis cases.
They also expressed concern that cuts to foreign aid under U.S. President Donald Trump, who returned to office in January, have raised fears among humanitarian groups that vulnerable populations, especially in Africa, face increased risks due to reduced funding.
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